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5 Escudos
| Copper-nickel | 7 g | 24.26 mm |
| Issuer | Mozambique |
|---|---|
| Period | Overseas province of Portugal (1951-1975) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1971-1973 |
| Value | 5 Escudos |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-1974) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 24.26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#3454 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Portuguese coat of arms within a globe on Order of Christ cross, date at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPÚBLICA·PORTUGUESA
·1973·
Translation: Republic of Portugal
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The 5 Escudos coin from Mozambique features a portrait of Samora Machel, the country's first president, on its obverse side. Samora Machel was a prominent figure in Mozambican history, leading the country to independence from Portugal in 1975. He served as president until his death in 1986, and his legacy continues to be celebrated in Mozambique today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 8000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1973 | 3352000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Escudos 1971-1973 coin.
