Archive for the ‘AZORES’ Category

100 ESCUDOS  (KM# 45)

Weight: 16.5000 g.
Alloy: Copper-Nickel
Subject: 10th Anniversary of Regional Autonomy
Obv: Supported arms, value below
Rev: Hydrangea plant, date below
Edge: Reeded

Date Mintage F VF XF Unc BU 1986 750,000 - - - 6.50 8.50

100 ESCUDOS  (KM# 46)

Alloy: Copper-Nickel
Subject: 100th Anniversary – Death of Poet Antero de Quental
Obv: Offered hand with radiant sun behind, shield of arms below left, value at right
Rev: Bust of Antero de Quental, facing, two dates at left
Edge: Reeded

Date Mintage F VF XF Unc BU 1991 750,000 - - - 5.00 7.50

   The Azores, an archipelago of nine islands of volcanic origin, are located in the Atlantic Ocean 740 miles (1,190 km.) west of Cape de Roca, Portugal. They are the westernmost region of Europe under the administration of Portugal and have an area of 902 sq. mi. (2,305 sq. km.) and a population of 236,000. Principal city: Ponta Delgada. Read the rest of this entry »