| Location | South Africa |
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| Year | 1988 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
| Composition | Nickel plated steel |
| Weight | 10.16 g |
| Diameter | 28.50 mm |
| Thickness | 3.00 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Edge | Smooth |
| Period | |
| Notice | |
| Reference(s) |
| Obverse description | The Portuguese Royal Coat of Arms, superimposed over a stretch of the Southern Cape coast line of South Africa. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | Aguada de São Bras * Febreiro 1488 * (Translation: Bay of Saint Blaise * February 1488 *) |
| Reverse description | A Portuguese Caravel sailing ship representing Dias`s ship, the São Cristóvão. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | Dias 88 |
| Mintage | |
| Numisquare ID | 6217030300 |
| Comments |