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20 Escudos

20 Escudos - obverse20 Escudos - reverse

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Features

Issuer Mozambique
Period Overseas province of Portugal (1951-1975)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1952-1960
Value 20 Escudos
Currency Escudo (1911-1974)
Composition Srebro (.720) (Copper .280)
Weight 10 g
Diameter 30 mm
Thickness 1.5 mm
Shape Okrągły
Technique Frezowana
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
6579
References KM# 80
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).

Series: 4th System (1952/74)

Obverse

Herb portugalskiego Mozambiku w ukoronowanej kuli ziemskiejAutomatically translated

Script: łaciński

Lettering:
MOÇAMBIQUE
20$00

Reverse

Herb Portugalii na kuli ziemskiej na krzyżu Orderu ChrystusaAutomatically translated

Script: łaciński

Lettering:
REPÚBLICA · PORTUGUESA
1960

Edge

TrzcinaAutomatically translated

Mint

Imprensa Nacional - Casa da Moeda, Lisbon, Portugal

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1952  Photo 1 004 000 $ 18 $ 22 $ 30 $ 30 $ 31 44%
1955  Photo 996 000 $ 19 $ 24 $ 31 $ 31 $ 36 38%
1960  Photo 2 000 000 $ 17 $ 23 $ 26 $ 34 $ 36 55%

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Bullion value: USD 17.25 Search tips
This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of srebro at 2396 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.
Actual srebro weight: 0.231 oz
Current srebro price: 74.52 USD/oz (see silver price )

Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Escudos
Katz
Auction 184
Lot 2642
Internet Archive
27 Feb 2026 1952 XF USD 60.51
(EUR 52.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Escudos
Katz
Auction 158
Lot 2179
Internet Archive
14 May 2025 1952 XF Unsold
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Escudos
Katz
Auction 136
Lot 3179
Internet Archive
28 Aug 2024 1952 XF USD 6.98
(EUR 6.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Escudos
Katz
Auction 123
Lot 1733
Internet Archive
27 Apr 2024 1952 XF USD 9.31
(EUR 8.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Escudos
Katz
Auction 79
Lot 2894
Internet Archive
21 Mar 2023 1952 XF USD 12.80
(EUR 11.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232327
Lot 61381
Internet Archive
29 Jun 2023 1952
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Escudos
Katz
Auction 196
Lot 1794
Internet Archive
29 May 2026 1955 AU USD 32.58
(EUR 28.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Escudos
Katz
Auction 109
Lot 1799
Internet Archive
27 Jan 2024 1955 XF USD 9.31
(EUR 8.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Escudos
Katz
Auction 108
Lot 1942
Internet Archive
13 Jan 2024 1955 XF USD 12.80
(EUR 11.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Escudos
Katz
Auction 166
Lot 2033
Internet Archive
16 Aug 2025 1960 UNC USD 11.64
(EUR 10.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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