| Issuer | Portugal |
| Year | 1998 |
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
| Value | 200 Escudos (200 PTE) |
| Currency | Escudo (1911-2001) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 27.2 g |
| Dimensions | 36 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | António Marinho |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#710b, Gomes#R 126.04 |
| Obverse description | Portuguese coat of arms at the top, to the right a map of the South African coast with a palm tree. At sea, a line represents the trip. Below, a ship under sail to the right, towards the east. Legend around. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA·1998 ·200 ESC |
| Reverse description | Map of South Africa, Natal, `Christmas` in Portuguese because Vasco da Gama landed there 25 December 1497. A ` pradao ` stone column with a cross, on the coast was built in Mossel Bay. A line along the coast marks the path and a boat sailed to the northeast. Legend around. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | AFRICA NATAL INCM A. MARINHO TERRA DO NATAL·25 DEZ. 1497 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | INCM Lisbon, Portugal |
| Mintage | 1998 INCM - Proof - 750 |
| Catalog ID | 7943535080 |
| Comments |
