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250 Escudos 40th Anniversary of Independence and Development
| Issuer | Banco de Cabo Verde |
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| Year | 2015 |
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| Currency | Escudo (1975-date) |
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| Obverse description | The copper-nickel centre features the large denomination numeral '250' above the legend 'ESCUDOS' in the upper left, with the national arms of Cape Verde positioned to the upper right. The lower half of the centre field is filled with an array of financial and economic symbols including currency signs, Greek letters, and mathematical notation. Two wheat ears flank the lower portion of the inner disc. The brass outer ring bears the issuer legend 'BANCO DE CABO VERDE' arching across the top, flanked by stars, with the anniversary inscription '1975 · 40 ANOS · 2015' along the base. |
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| Obverse lettering | BANCO DE CABO VERDE 250 ESCUDOS 1975 - 40 ANOS - 2015 (Translation: Bank of Cape Verde 250 Escudos 1975 - 40 Years - 2015) |
| Reverse description | The copper-nickel centre is divided into four quadrants depicting key aspects of Cape Verde's national development: the upper left shows a figure at a lectern before a blackboard inscribed '2015 - 1975 = 40', representing education; the upper right portrays wind turbines and a house with solar panels, symbolising renewable energy and infrastructure; the lower left features stylised connectivity or telecommunications motifs; and the lower right displays a group of stylised human figures representing family and community. Two wheat ears flank the lower edge of the inner disc. The brass outer ring carries the legend '40 ANOS DE DESENVOLVIMENTO' arching across the top, with stars on either side, and the dates '1975' and '2015' flanking a central divider at the base. |
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