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	Inscription : AFRICA NATAL INCM A. MARINHO TERRA DO NATAL 25 DEZ. 1497
Edge	Reeded
Mint	INCM Lisbon, Portugal
Mintage	1998  - - 1998 INCM - Gomes#R 126.03 - Proof - 25 000
Catalog ID	4036511030
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