Portugal 500 escudos, 1998

Opening of the Vasco da Gama Bridge

Information

NumberKM# 705a
CountryPortugal
PeriodPortuguese Republic (1986 - 2001)
CurrencyPortuguese escudo
Coin typeCollector coins
Denomination500 escudos
Melt value14 XAGg x 0.925 = 21.51 USD
Year1998
SubjectOpening of the Vasco da Gama Bridge
Edge typeReeded
ShapeRound
AlignmentCoin (180°)
CompositionSilver 0.925
Weight (g)14
Diameter (mm)30
Thickness (mm)2.5

Obverse:

500 escudos 1998, Portugal (Opening of the Vasco da Gama Bridge)

Coat of arms 

Legend
500 ESCUDOS
REPÚBLICA PORTUGUESA

Creators: Vitor Manuel Fernandes dos Santos (VITOR SANTOS)

Reverse

500 escudos 1998, Portugal (Opening of the Vasco da Gama Bridge)

Bridge 

Legend
PONTE VASCO DA GAMA

Creators: Vitor Manuel Fernandes dos Santos (VITOR SANTOS)

Mintage

MintMarkMintage
UNCBUProof
Portugal, Lisbon (INCM)INCM--30.000


Collection

 1998SET$ *****  
Offers
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