


250 Escudos Independence
1976 yearSilver (.900) (Copper .100) | 16.4 g | 33.5 mm |
Issuer | Cape Verde |
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Period | Republic (1975-date) |
Type | Non-circulating coin |
Year | 1976 |
Value | 250 Escudos 250 CVE = USD 2.49 |
Currency | Escudo (1975-date) |
Composition | Silver (.900) (Copper .100) |
Weight | 16.4 g |
Diameter | 33.5 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
Updated | 2024-10-04 |
Numista | N#30650 |
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Rarity index | 45% |
Reverse
Date in the center, star divides chain at the bottom
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INDEPENDENCIA NACIONAL
5 JULHIO 1975
Translation:
National Independence
July 5, 1975
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 250 Escudos (Independence) 1976 coin from Cape Verde features a unique design that commemorates the country's independence from Portugal, which was achieved on July 5, 1975. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Amílcar Cabral, a prominent Cape Verdean nationalist and leader who played a key role in the country's struggle for independence. The reverse side of the coin features a map of Cape Verde and the inscription "250 Escudos" in the center, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. The coin's design is a symbol of Cape Verde's rich history and its fight for self-determination.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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1976 | 3525 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 250 Escudos (Independence) 1976 coin.