Cape Verde's central bank has issued bimetallic circulating commemoratives sporadically since the early 2000s, typically tied to national anniversaries or development milestones. The 500 Escudo denomination sits at the upper end of everyday circulation — substantial enough to warrant a bimetallic format without crossing into collector-only territory.
Cape Verde's central bank has issued bimetallic circulating commemoratives sporadically since the early 2000s, typically tied to national anniversaries or development milestones. The 500 Escudo denomination sits at the upper end of everyday circulation — substantial enough to warrant a bimetallic format without crossing into collector-only territory.