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Portuguese India Coin List

The monetary history of Portuguese India is fascinating and reflects the colonial influence in the region. From the 16th century to the mid-20th century, Portugal maintained control over several enclaves in India, notably Goa, Daman and Diu, where unique coins and banknotes circulated that are of great interest to numismatists.

Coins used in Portuguese India

For centuries, the main currency in circulation was the rupee, which coexisted with other Portuguese denominations. In the 19th century, coins were minted specifically for Portuguese India, such as the silver rupee and its fractions. These pieces usually bore the Portuguese coat of arms on the obverse and the face value on the reverse, often with inscriptions in Portuguese. In the early 20th century, bronze and nickel coins were introduced, maintaining similar designs but adapted to the new materials.

Milestones in Portuguese Indian Numismatics

An important milestone was the introduction of the Portuguese escudo as the official currency in 1958, replacing the rupee. This change was short-lived, as in 1961 India annexed the Portuguese territories. Another relevant aspect is the issuance of specific banknotes for Portuguese India by the Banco Nacional Ultramarino, which began in the 19th century and continued until the 1950s. These banknotes, with elaborate designs and texts in Portuguese, are now highly sought after pieces by collectors, representing a unique chapter in the numismatic history of the region.

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Portuguese India is a country that does not exist today. It is now part of the India old coins.

The most valuable and popular coins

The most valuable Portuguese India coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:

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The valuation of these coins list 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.

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India Portuguesa | 1/12 tanga

KM#13 FO#15540
Price $38.15
Year 1901-1903

India Portuguesa | 1/8 tanga

KM#14 FO#22561
Price $18.80
Year 1901-1903

India Portuguesa | 1/4 tanga

KM#15 FO#22559
Year 1901-1903

India Portuguesa | 1/2 tanga

KM#16 FO#22558
Year 1901-1903

India Portuguesa | 1 rupia

KM#17 FO#22540
Year 1903-1904

India Portuguesa | 1 rupia

KM#18 FO#22539
Year 1912

India Portuguesa | 1 tanga

KM#19 FO#22557
Year 1934

India Portuguesa | 2 tangas

KM#20 FO#22554
Year 1934

India Portuguesa | 4 tangas

KM#21 FO#22545
Year 1934

India Portuguesa | 1 rupia

KM#22 FO#22538
Year 1935

India Portuguesa | 1/2 rupia

KM#23 FO#22543
Year 1936

India Portuguesa | 1 tanga

KM#24 FO#22556
Price $20.60
Year 1947

India Portuguesa | 1/4 rupia

KM#25 FO#15545
Price $32.70
Year 1947-1952

India Portuguesa | 1/2 rupia

KM#26 FO#22542
Year 1947

India Portuguesa | 1 rupia

KM#27 FO#22537
Year 1947

India Portuguesa | 1 tanga (60 reis)

KM#28 FO#17299
Year 1952

India Portuguesa | 1 rupia

KM#29 FO#22536
Year 1952

India Portuguesa | 10 centavos

KM#30 FO#15174
Price $2.46-$13.08
Year 1958-1961

India Portuguesa | 30 centavos

KM#31 FO#17296
Year 1958-1959

India Portuguesa | 60 centavos

KM#32 FO#17297
Price $21.80
Year 1958-1959

India Portuguesa | 1 escudo

KM#33 FO#17298
Price $10.74
Year 1958-1959

India Portuguesa | 3 escudos

KM#34 FO#21663
Price $8.52
Year 1959

India Portuguesa | 1/8 tanga

KM#307 FO#22562
Year 1881

India Portuguesa | 1/4 tanga

KM#308 FO#22560
Year 1881

India Portuguesa | 1/8 rupia

KM#309 FO#22555
Year 1881

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