Arms of Portugal below a cross of the Order of Avis. To the right, two ships used during the explorations to African and westward, a lateen and a square rigged caravel.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA
200
ESC
Reverse description
3/4 portrait of Henry the Navigator (1394-1460), son of king João I of Portugal, who promoted the Portuguese explorations along the coasts of Africa and westward. To the right, Henry`s coat of arms and his moto `talant debie fere` adopted by the Portuguese navy today.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
HENRIQUE O NAVEGADOR
1394
1994
INCM
S.MACHADO
Edge
Reeded
Mint
incm Lisbon, Portugal
Mintage
1994 incm - BNC (Brilliant Non Circulates) - In sets only - 20 000 1994 incm - Proof - 12 000