| Location | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Year | 1988 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 19.6 g |
| Diameter | 28.50 mm |
| Thickness | 2.75 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Edge | Plain |
| Period | |
| Notice | |
| Reference(s) | Laidlaw#0595c |
| Obverse description | Dias`s ship the São Cristóvão in the background. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | 500 year celebration Dias 88 (Translation: August 1487 - December 1488 * Lisbon *) |
| Reverse description | Cross with crest on flag |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | Bartolomeu Dias 1488-1988 |
| Mintage | |
| Numisquare ID | 8618947670 |
| Comments |