© Numismática Leilões
© Numismática Leilões
5 Escudos Trial
1968 year| Copper-nickel | 4 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Cape Verde |
|---|---|
| Period | Overseas province of Portugal (1951-1975) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1968 |
| Value | 5 Escudos (5 PTE) |
| Currency | Portuguese Escudo (1914-1975) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#429624 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPÚBLICA PORTUGUESA
PROVA
1968
Translation: Portuguese Republic
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
This coin features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. On the obverse side, it features a portrait of Amílcar Cabral, a prominent African nationalist and leader in the struggle for independence against Portuguese colonial rule. On the reverse side, it depicts a traditional Cape Verdean boat, known as a "pirogue," which is a common sight in the country's coastal waters. The design of the coin not only highlights the country's maritime history but also serves as a symbol of Cape Verde's fight for independence and self-determination.
