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Portugal 50 escudos, 1969
500th Anniversary - Birth of Vasco da Gama
Portugal 50 escudos 1969
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Information
| Number | KM# 598 |
|---|---|
| Country | Portugal |
| Period | Portuguese Republic (1969 - 1986) |
| Currency | Portuguese escudo |
| Coin type | Collector coins |
| Denomination | 50 escudos |
| Melt value | 18 XAGg x 0.650 = 19.55 USD |
| Year | 1969 |
| Subject | 500th Anniversary - Birth of Vasco da Gama |
| Edge type | Lettered |
| Edge description | 'V CENTENARIO DE VASCO DA GAMA' |
| Shape | Round |
| Alignment | Coin (180°) |
| Composition | Silver 0.650 |
| Weight (g) | 18 |
| Diameter (mm) | 34 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.4 |
Obverse:
 | Coat of arms Cross Legend Creators: A. Lucas |
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Reverse
 | Anniversary Great people Legend Creators: A. Lucas |
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Mintage
| Mint | Mintage | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| UNC | BU | Proof | |
| Portugal, Lisbon (INCM) | 1.000.000 | + | 400 |