200 Escudos EXPO'98

€1.00
IssuerPortugal
Year1997
TypeCommemorative circulation coin
Value200 Escudos (200 PTE)
CurrencyEscudo (1911-2001)
CompositionBimetallic: copper-nickel plated nickel centre in nickel brass ring
Weight9.8 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness2.2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)José Simão
In circulation to28 February 2002
Reference(s) KM#694, Gomes#R 98.01
Obverse descriptionShield of Portugal and value within the centre
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering· REPUBLICA · PORTUGUESA · 200 ESCUDOS · JOSÉ SIMÃO · INCM 1997
(Translation: Portuguese Republic 200 Escudos José Simão 1997)
Reverse descriptionThree dolphins
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering· EXPOSICĀO · MUNDIAL · DE · LISBOA · EXPO`98
(Translation: Worldwide Exhibition of Lisbon Expo`98)
EdgeAlternating plain and milled sections
MintINCM
Lisbon, Portugal
Mintage1997 INCM - - 1 000 000
1997 INCM - In Sets Only - 10 000
1997 INCM - Proof - 7 000
Catalog ID6000406510
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