50 Escudos Columbus
2006 year| Silver (.925) | 25 g | 38.8 mm |
| Issuer | Cape Verde |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1975-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2006 |
| Value | 50 Escudos 50 CVE = USD 0.50 |
| Currency | Escudo (1975-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 38.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#90945 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sailing ship “Santa Maria”.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
A SANTA MARIA DE CRISTÓVÃO COLOMBO (1451-1506)
2006
Interesting fact
The 50 Escudos (Columbus) 2006 coin from Cape Verde features a unique design that commemorates the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Columbus, while the reverse side depicts a map of the Americas and a ship, symbolizing Columbus's voyage. The coin's design is the work of the Cape Verdean artist, Vítor Mendonça.
