20 Portuguese Escudos coin

20 Escudos (Issued 1999)

The 20 escudos coin was a higher circulating denomination of Portugal in the decades before the country adopted the euro. Struck in a nickel-brass alloy, it has a warm golden tone and a solid feel, and it remained in daily use until the escudo was withdrawn. The coin is round with a plain edge and features national heraldry alongside a decorative maritime motif.

On the obverse, the shield of the Portuguese arms is shown at the centre, with its border of castles and the central group of quinas shields. The legend “REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA” curves around the rim, the year is split as “19” and “99” to either side, and the large denomination “20” with the word “ESCUDOS” is inscribed across the lower field, the designer’s name in small lettering beneath.

On the reverse, an intricate ornamental rose is displayed, a radiating circular design in the manner of a compass rose or manueline window, with a small central rosette, a fleur-de-lis at the top and the Cross of the Order of Christ at the side.

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