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| Issuer | Banco de Portugal |
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| Year | 1995 |
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| Currency | Escudo (1911-2001) |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a dramatic maritime scene commemorating early Portuguese exploration of Australia, depicting three caravels under full sail navigating coastal waters. In the upper field, an outline map of the Australian continent frames the composition. The dates 1522 and 1525, referencing the Portuguese voyages believed to have reached Australian waters, appear at centre right. The legend AUSTRALIA curves prominently along the lower rim, with the INCM mint mark at lower left and the engravers' signatures ISABEL C.-F.BRANCO along the right margin. |
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| Reverse lettering | 1522 1525 INCM AUSTRÁLIA Isabel C.-F.Branco |
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