1000 Escudo Portuguese Republic (1975 - ) Silver

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Denomination:

1000 Escudo (about Escudo)

Metal:

Silver

State:

Portuguese Republic (1975 - )

Issue year(s):

2000

Catalog reference:

KM-724

KM-724A (1)

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Origin of the name for Escudo Portuguese The term "Escudo," which means "shield" in Portuguese, was adopted as the name for the currency of Portugal and its former colonies. The name has historical significance and reflects the emblematic role of the shield in Portuguese heraldry and symbolism.The Escudo was introduced as the official currency of Portugal in 1911, replacing the Portu ...

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