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5 Escudos FAO ND
1983 year| Copper-nickel | 7 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1983 |
| Value | 5 Escudos (5 PTE) |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#9830 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Dairy Cow (Binomial Name: Bos taurus)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·DIA·MVNDIAL·DA·ALIMENTAÇÃO·
FAO
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16·DE·OVTVBRO DE·1983
Engraver: Euclides Vaz
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Under the FAO coins Programme; Portugal in 1983 issuedon a 2$50 coin Maize is depicted to signify Agriculture produce
on a 5$00 coin Cow depicted is to signify Dairy development and
on a 25$00 coin an Atlantic cod fish is depicted to signify Fisheries or Marine produce
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Escudos (FAO) ND (1983) coin from Portugal is that it was issued to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Portugal's membership in the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. The coin's design features the FAO's emblem on one side and the Portuguese coat of arms on the other. This coin is a unique piece of numismatic history that highlights Portugal's commitment to international cooperation and sustainable development.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1983) INCM | 995000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Escudos (FAO) ND (1983) coin.
