500 Escudos (Banco de Portugal; Bimetallic foil silver and gold) ND (1996) front 500 Escudos (Banco de Portugal; Bimetallic foil silver and gold) ND (1996) back
500 Escudos (Banco de Portugal; Bimetallic foil silver and gold) ND (1996) photo

500 Escudos Banco de Portugal; Bimetallic foil silver and gold ND

1996 year
Bimetallic: silver (.925) centre in gold (.9167) ring 17.1 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
Period
Third Republic (1974-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1996
Value
500 Escudos (500&nbspPTE)
Currency
Escudo (1911-2001)
Composition
Bimetallic: silver (.925) centre in gold (.9167) ring
Weight
17.1 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#68219
Rarity index
83%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BANCO DE
PORTUGAL
BANCO DE PORTUGAL
1846·1996

Engraver: Irene Vilar

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 500 Escudos (Banco de Portugal; Bimetallic foil silver and gold) ND (1996) from Portugal is that it features a unique bimetallic design, with a silver (.925) center surrounded by a gold (.9167) ring. This distinctive design element sets it apart from other coins and makes it a standout piece in any collection.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1996) INCM 5000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Escudos (Banco de Portugal; Bimetallic foil silver and gold) ND (1996) coin.