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Timor Portuguese Coins

The monetary history of Portuguese Timor is fascinating and reflects the political and economic changes in the region. From its time as a Portuguese colony to its independence, East Timor has undergone several transitions in its monetary system.

Currencies used in Portuguese Timor

During the colonial period, Portuguese Timor used the Timorese pataca as its official currency from 1894 to 1958. This currency was pegged to the Macao pataca and was divided into 100 avos. In 1959, the Timorese escudo was introduced and remained in circulation until 1976. The Timorese escudo was on par with the Portuguese escudo and Timor-specific coins were minted, including denominations of 10, 30 and 60 centavos.

Numismatic milestones

An important milestone in Portuguese Timor numismatics was the issuance of its own banknotes in 1940, featuring unique designs with local motifs. Another significant event occurred in 1975, when commemorative coins of 5 and 10 escudos were issued to celebrate the 5th centenary of the discovery of Timor by the Portuguese. These pieces are now highly prized by collectors due to their rarity and historical significance. After the Indonesian occupation in 1976, the monetary system changed again, marking the end of the Portuguese Timor numismatic era.

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📢 Timor Portuguese is a country that does not exist today. It is now part of the Timor-Leste coins.

The most valuable coins

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

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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.

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Coin Catalog

10 avos

FO#18924 KM#5
Year: 1945-1951
Weight: 1,80 g
Composition: Bronze
Diameter: 20,50 mm
Edge: Smooth

20 avos

FO#18939 KM#6
Year: 1945
Weight: 8,00 g
Composition: Nickel-bronze
Diameter: 23,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

50 avos

FO#18938 KM#7
Year: 1945-1951
Weight: 3,50 g
Composition: Silver (0,650)
Diameter: 20,50 mm
Edge: Ribbed

1 pataca (Cross of Christ countermark)

FO#23357 KM#8
Year: 1900
Weight: 27,07 g
Composition: Silver (0,903)
Diameter: 39,00 mm
Edge:

10 avos

FO#18937 KM#10
Year: 1958
Weight: 2,00 g
Composition: Bronze
Diameter: 17,80 mm
Edge: Smooth

30 centavos

FO#18925 KM#11
Year: 1958
Weight: 6,00 g
Composition: Bronze
Diameter: 22,00 mm
Edge: Smooth

60 centavos

FO#18936 KM#12
Year: 1958
Weight: 4,38 g
Composition: Copper-nickel-zinc
Diameter: 22,80 mm
Edge: Ribbed

1 escudo

FO#18935 KM#13
Year: 1958
Weight: 8,00 g
Composition: Copper-nickel-zinc
Diameter: 26,50 mm
Edge: Ribbed

3 escudos

FO#18934 KM#14
Year: 1958
Weight: 3,50 g
Composition: Silver (0,650)
Diameter: 20,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

6 escudos

FO#18933 KM#15
Year: 1958
Weight: 7,00 g
Composition: Silver (0,650)
Diameter: 25,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

10 escudos

FO#18932 KM#16
Year: 1964
Weight: 7,00 g
Composition: Silver (0,650)
Diameter: 27,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

20 centavos

FO#18931 KM#17
Price: 0,46€ - 2,66€
Year: 1970
Weight: 2,50 g
Composition: Bronze
Diameter: 17,50 mm
Edge: Smooth

50 centavos

FO#18926 KM#18
Price: 5,57€
Year: 1970
Weight: 4,00 g
Composition: Bronze
Diameter: 19,80 mm
Edge: Smooth

1 escudo

FO#18930 KM#19
Price: 15,00€
Year: 1970
Weight: 7,87 g
Composition: Bronze
Diameter: 25,70 mm
Edge: Smooth

2,5 escudos

FO#18929 KM#20
Year: 1970
Weight: 3,50 g
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 20,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

5 escudos

FO#18928 KM#21
Price: 5,00€
Year: 1970
Weight: 7,00 g
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 24,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

10 escudos

FO#18927 KM#22
Year: 1970
Weight: 9,00 g
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 28,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

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