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10 Escudos Independence, Silver
| Issuer | Banco de Cabo Verde |
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| Year | 1985 |
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| Weight | 9 g |
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| Obverse description | The denomination '10 ESCUDOS' occupies the upper central field in large bold lettering, with the qualifier 'CABOVERDIANOS' inscribed beneath and the date '1985' below that. The national arms of Cape Verde — comprising a circular emblem flanked by an olive branch and a corn stalk — appears in the lower portion of the field. The legend 'REPUBLICA DE CABO VERDE' curves along the upper periphery, and the design is framed by a beaded inner border. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The central field features a bold stylized graphic composition comprising the letter 'V' overlaid by a circular arc and a horizontal bar element, evoking a modernist emblem symbolizing national progress and unity; the inscription 'Cabo Verde' appears within the design, alongside the words 'RESPONSABILIDADES', 'UNIDADE', and 'EFICACIA' in a vertical sequence to the right. A five-pointed star is positioned above the central device. The commemorative dates '1975 X 1985' are inscribed along the lower exergue, and the legend 'DECIMO ANIVERSARIO' curves along the upper periphery. |
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