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| Issuer | Cape Verde |
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| Year | 2004 |
| Type | Fantasy coin |
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| Obverse description | Central field depicts the coat of arms of Cape Verde, featuring a stylized emblem with horizontal bands and a torch motif rendered in relief. The national name CAPE VERDE appears in arched legend at the top of the coin, while the date 2004 is inscribed along the lower rim. A ring of twelve five-pointed stars encircles the inner field, referencing the European Union motif. The multilingual test inscription — incorporating the words prove, prova, probe, test, and essai — appears in small lettering within the lower portion of the inner circle, attesting to the piece's status as a pattern or fantasy issue. |
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| Obverse lettering | CAPE VERDE Prove prova probe test essai 2004 |
| Reverse description | The reverse follows the standard European 20 euro cent design convention, displaying the large numeral 20 prominently in the right portion of the central field, with the word CENT inscribed below. To the left, a stylized map or globe motif is rendered in relief against a striated background. A ring of twelve five-pointed stars borders the inner field. The multilingual test legend — prove prova probe test essai — arcs along the upper rim of the coin, confirming its fantasy or pattern status. |
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