Cape Verde Coins
The official currency of Cape Verde is the Cape Verdean escudo, which was introduced in 1977 following the country's independence. This monetary system has a rich history and unique characteristics that reflect the culture and identity of this African archipelago.
Current currency and its history
The Cape Verdean escudo is divided into 100 cents and is pegged to the euro at a fixed exchange rate. Before its introduction, Cape Verde used the Portuguese coat of arms, a legacy of its colonial past. The transition to the Cape Verdean escudo marked an important milestone in the country's economic sovereignty. Current coins include denominations of 1, 5, 10, 10, 20, 50 and 100 escudos, while banknotes range from 200 to 5000 escudos.
Numismatic milestones
Cape Verde numismatics has experienced several significant moments. In 1994, a commemorative series of coins was issued to celebrate the 20th anniversary of independence. In addition, in 2015, the Bank of Cape Verde launched a new family of banknotes with modernized designs depicting historical figures and cultural elements of the country. These issues not only have monetary value, but also serve as important cultural artifacts reflecting Cape Verde's history and heritage.
| Country | Cape Verde |
| Flag | |
| Coin | Cape Verdean escudo |
| Continent | Africa |
| Capital city | Praia |
| ISO2 | CV |
| ISO3 | CPV |
| Catalogued coins | 64 |
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The most valuable coins
The most valuable Cape Verde coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Coin Catalog
5 centavos
10 centavos
20 centavos
50 centavos
1 escudo
50 centavos
1 escudo
1 escudo
2,5 escudos
10 escudos
50 centavos
5 escudos
250 escudos
20 centavos
50 centavos
1 escudo
2,5 escudos
10 shields - CHARACTERS - EDUARDO MONDLANE 1920 - 1969
20 escudos - CHARACTER - DOMINGOS RAMOS
50 escudos
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