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20 Centavos Coins 1913–1925
The 20 Centavos coins issued by the Portuguese Republic between 1913 and 1925 comprise three distinct systems, reflecting the monetary developments of the early Republican period. The first system includes the silver issues of 1913 and 1916, created under the Decree with force of Law of May 22, 1911 and Law 220 of July 30, 1911, later withdrawn by Decree‑Law 19871 of June 9, 1931. The second system, in cupronickel, covers the 1920 and 1921 issues, established by Law 990 of June 25, 1920 and withdrawn from circulation on May 1, 1929 under Ordinance 6102 of April 18, 1929. The third system, in bronze, includes the 1924 and 1925 issues, created by Decree 9718 of May 23, 1924 and withdrawn on July 1, 1949 according to Decree‑Law 37120 of October 27, 1948. Together, these three systems — silver, cupronickel and bronze — illustrate the evolution of Portuguese fractional coinage during the early twentieth century.
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Portugal, silver coin of 20 centavos 1913, $20 centavos 1913 silver of the Portuguese Republic, (VF+), W. Coins Portugal KM562
The 20 centavos coin of 1913, in silver, is the rarest of the first silver 20 centavos series of the Portuguese Republic, issued in the years 1913 and 1916. It was created by the Decree with force of law of 22 May 1911, Law No. 220 of 30 July 1911. Its issuance ceased under the terms of Decree-Law No. 3296 of 15 August 1917, and it was withdrawn from circulation pursuant to Decree-Law No. 19,871 of 9 June 1931.
Portugal, silver coin of 20 centavos 1913, $20 centavos 1913 silver of the Portuguese Republic, (VF), W. Coins Portugal KM562
The 20 centavos coin of 1913, in silver, is the rarest of the first silver 20 centavos series of the Portuguese Republic, issued in the years 1913 and 1916. It was created by the Decree with force of law of 22 May 1911, Law No. 220 of 30 July 1911. Its issuance ceased under the terms of Decree-Law No. 3296 of 15 August 1917, and it was withdrawn from circulation pursuant to Decree-Law No. 19,871 of 9 June 1931.
Portugal, silver coin of 20 centavos 1913, $20 centavos 1913 silver of the Portuguese Republic, (F+/VF), W. Coins Portugal KM562
The 20 centavos coin of 1913, in silver, is the rarest of the first silver 20 centavos series of the Portuguese Republic, issued in the years 1913 and 1916. It was created by the Decree with force of law of 22 May 1911, Law No. 220 of 30 July 1911. Its issuance ceased under the terms of Decree-Law No. 3296 of 15 August 1917, and it was withdrawn from circulation pursuant to Decree-Law No. 19,871 of 9 June 1931.
Portugal, silver coin of 20 centavos 1913, $20 centavos 1913 silver of the Portuguese Republic, (F), WorldCoins Portugal KM562
The 20 centavos coin of 1913, in silver, is the rarest of the first silver 20 centavos series of the Portuguese Republic, issued in the years 1913 and 1916. It was created by the Decree with force of law of 22 May 1911, Law No. 220 of 30 July 1911. Its issuance ceased under the terms of Decree-Law No. 3296 of 15 August 1917, and it was withdrawn from circulation pursuant to Decree-Law No. 19,871 of 9 June 1931.
Portugal, silver coin of 20 centavos 1913, $20 centavos 1913 silver of the Portuguese Republic, (F), WorldCoins Portugal KM562
The 20 centavos coin of 1913, in silver, is the rarest of the first silver 20 centavos series of the Portuguese Republic, issued in the years 1913 and 1916. It was created by the Decree with force of law of 22 May 1911, Law No. 220 of 30 July 1911. Its issuance ceased under the terms of Decree-Law No. 3296 of 15 August 1917, and it was withdrawn from circulation pursuant to Decree-Law No. 19,871 of 9 June 1931.
Portugal, silver coin of 20 centavos 1916, $20 centavos of the Portuguese Republic, (UNC), World Coins Portugal KM 562
The 20-cent coin of 1916, made of silver, belongs to the first series of 20-cent coins of the Portuguese Republic, issued in the years 1913 and 1916. It was created by the decree with the force of law of 22 May 1911 (Law No. 220 of 30 July 1911). Its issuance ceased under Decree-Law No. 3296 of 15 August 1917, and it was withdrawn from circulation pursuant to Decree-Law No. 19,871 of 9 June 1931.
Portugal, silver coin of 20 centavos 1916, $20 centavos of the Portuguese Republic, (UNC), World Coins Portugal KM 562
Portugal, silver coin of 20 centavos 1916, was one of the first Portuguese 20-cent silver coins from the Portuguese Republic from 1913 and 1916, ($20 silver centavos), created by Decree with the force of Law of May 22, 1911, law nº 220, of 30 July 1911. Emission ceased under the terms of Decree-Law 3296 of August 15, 1917. Withdrawn from circulation under the terms of Decree-Law 19871 of June 9, 1931.
Portugal, silver coin of 20 centavos 1916, $20 centavos of the Portuguese Republic, (AU/UNC), World Coins Portugal KM 562
Portugal, silver coin of 20 centavos 1916, was one of the first Portuguese 20-cent silver coins from the Portuguese Republic from 1913 and 1916, ($20 silver centavos), created by Decree with the force of Law of May 22, 1911, law nº 220, of 30 July 1911. Emission ceased under the terms of Decree-Law 3296 of August 15, 1917. Withdrawn from circulation under the terms of Decree-Law 19871 of June 9, 1931.
Portugal, silver coin of 20 centavos 1916, $20 centavos of the Portuguese Republic, (XF+/AU), World Coins Portugal KM 562
Portugal, silver coin of 20 centavos 1916, was one of the first Portuguese 20-cent silver coins from the Portuguese Republic from 1913 and 1916, ($20 silver centavos), created by Decree with the force of Law of May 22, 1911, law nº 220, of 30 July 1911. Emission ceased under the terms of Decree-Law 3296 of August 15, 1917. Withdrawn from circulation under the terms of Decree-Law 19871 of June 9, 1931.
Portugal, silver coin of 20 centavos 1916, $20 centavos of the Portuguese Republic, (VF+), World Coins Portugal KM 562
The 20-cent coin of 1916, made of silver, belongs to the first series of 20-cent coins of the Portuguese Republic, issued in the years 1913 and 1916. It was created by the decree with the force of law of 22 May 1911 (Law No. 220 of 30 July 1911). Its issuance ceased under Decree-Law No. 3296 of 15 August 1917, and it was withdrawn from circulation pursuant to Decree-Law No. 19,871 of 9 June 1931.
Portugal, silver coin of 20 centavos 1916, $20 centavos of the Portuguese Republic, (VF+), World Coins Portugal KM 562
The 20-cent coin of 1916, made of silver, belongs to the first series of 20-cent coins of the Portuguese Republic, issued in the years 1913 and 1916. It was created by the decree with the force of law of 22 May 1911 (Law No. 220 of 30 July 1911). Its issuance ceased under Decree-Law No. 3296 of 15 August 1917, and it was withdrawn from circulation pursuant to Decree-Law No. 19,871 of 9 June 1931.
Portugal, silver coin of 20 centavos 1916, $20 centavos of the Portuguese Republic, (VF), World Coins Portugal KM 562
The 20-cent coin of 1916, made of silver, belongs to the first series of 20-cent coins of the Portuguese Republic, issued in the years 1913 and 1916. It was created by the decree with the force of law of 22 May 1911 (Law No. 220 of 30 July 1911). Its issuance ceased under Decree-Law No. 3296 of 15 August 1917, and it was withdrawn from circulation pursuant to Decree-Law No. 19,871 of 9 June 1931.
Portugal, silver coin of 20 centavos 1916, $20 centavos of the Portuguese Republic, (VF), World Coins Portugal KM 562
The 20-cent coin of 1916, made of silver, belongs to the first series of 20-cent coins of the Portuguese Republic, issued in the years 1913 and 1916. It was created by the decree with the force of law of 22 May 1911 (Law No. 220 of 30 July 1911). Its issuance ceased under Decree-Law No. 3296 of 15 August 1917, and it was withdrawn from circulation pursuant to Decree-Law No. 19,871 of 9 June 1931.
Portugal, Copper-nickel coin of 20 centavos 1920 of portuguese republique, (UNC), World Coins Portugal KM 571
Portugal, copper-nickel coin of 20 centavos 1920 of the Portuguese Republic, World Coins Portugal KM#571. Coin of Portugal created by law 990 of 25 June 1920. Its issuance ceased under the terms of Decree-Law 9718 of 23 May 1924. It was withdrawn from circulation on 1 May 1929 (Ordinance no. 6102 of 18 April 1929). were minted on various dates between 1920 and 1922: 5,177,500 coins, with the coins dated 1922 and the smaller modules of 1921 and 1922 being the rarest coins in this series.
Portugal, Copper-nickel coin of 20 centavos 1920 of portuguese republique, (AU), World Coins Portugal KM 571
Portugal, copper-nickel coin of 20 centavos 1920 of the Portuguese Republic, World Coins Portugal KM#571. Coin of Portugal created by law 990 of 25 June 1920. Its issuance ceased under the terms of Decree-Law 9718 of 23 May 1924. It was withdrawn from circulation on 1 May 1929 (Ordinance no. 6102 of 18 April 1929). were minted on various dates between 1920 and 1922: 5,177,500 coins, with the coins dated 1922 and the smaller modules of 1921 and 1922 being the rarest coins in this series.
Portugal, Copper-nickel coin of 20 centavos 1920 of portuguese republique, (VF+), World Coins Portugal KM 571
Portugal, copper-nickel coin of 20 centavos 1920 of the Portuguese Republic, World Coins Portugal KM#571. Coin of Portugal created by law 990 of 25 June 1920. Its issuance ceased under the terms of Decree-Law 9718 of 23 May 1924. It was withdrawn from circulation on 1 May 1929 (Ordinance no. 6102 of 18 April 1929). were minted on various dates between 1920 and 1922: 5,177,500 coins, with the coins dated 1922 and the smaller modules of 1921 and 1922 being the rarest coins in this series.
Portugal, Copper-nickel coin of 20 centavos 1920 of portuguese republique, (F), World Coins Portugal KM 571
Portugal, copper-nickel coin of 20 centavos 1920 of the Portuguese Republic, World Coins Portugal KM#571. Coin of Portugal created by law 990 of 25 June 1920. Its issuance ceased under the terms of Decree-Law 9718 of 23 May 1924. It was withdrawn from circulation on 1 May 1929 (Ordinance no. 6102 of 18 April 1929). were minted on various dates between 1920 and 1922: 5,177,500 coins, with the coins dated 1922 and the smaller modules of 1921 and 1922 being the rarest coins in this series.
Portugal, Copper-nickel coin of 20 centavos 1921 of portuguese republique, (UNC), World Coins Portugal KM 571
Portugal, copper-nickel coin of 20 centavos 1921 of the Portuguese Republic, World Coins Portugal KM#571. Coin of Portugal created by law 990 of 25 June 1920. Its issuance ceased under the terms of Decree-Law 9718 of 23 May 1924. It was withdrawn from circulation on 1 May 1929 (Ordinance no. 6102 of 18 April 1929). were minted on various dates between 1920 and 1922: 5,177,500 coins, with the coins dated 1922 and the smaller modules of 1921 and 1922 being the rarest coins in this series.
Portugal, Copper-nickel coin of 20 centavos 1921 of portuguese republique, (F), World Coins Portugal KM 571
Portugal, copper-nickel coin of 20 centavos 1921 of the Portuguese Republic, World Coins Portugal KM#571. Coin of Portugal created by law 990 of 25 June 1920. Its issuance ceased under the terms of Decree-Law 9718 of 23 May 1924. It was withdrawn from circulation on 1 May 1929 (Ordinance no. 6102 of 18 April 1929). were minted on various dates between 1920 and 1922: 5,177,500 coins, with the coins dated 1922 and the smaller modules of 1921 and 1922 being the rarest coins in this series.
Portugal, Copper-nickel coin of 20 centavos 1921, variant "P" open in the legend "Portuguesa", (UNC), World Coins Portugal KM571
Portugal, copper-nickel coin of 20 centavos 1921 "P" open, 20 centavos 1921 cupro-nickel of the Portuguese Republic, variant "P" open in the legend "Portuguesa", World Coins Portugal KM#571. Coin of Portugal created by law 990 of 25 June 1920. Its issuance ceased under the terms of Decree-Law 9718 of 23 May 1924. It was withdrawn from circulation on 1 May 1929 (Ordinance no. 6102 of 18 April 1929). were minted on various dates between 1920 and 1922: 5,177,500 coins, with the coins dated 1922 and the smaller modules of 1921 and 1922 being the rarest coins in this series.
Portugal, Copper-nickel coin of 20 centavos 1921 variant "P" open in the legend "Portuguesa", (AU), World Coins Portugal KM 571
Portugal, copper-nickel coin of 20 centavos 1921 "P" open, 20 centavos 1921 cupro-nickel of the Portuguese Republic, variant "P" open in the legend "Portuguesa", World Coins Portugal KM#571. Coin of Portugal created by law 990 of 25 June 1920. Its issuance ceased under the terms of Decree-Law 9718 of 23 May 1924. It was withdrawn from circulation on 1 May 1929 (Ordinance no. 6102 of 18 April 1929). were minted on various dates between 1920 and 1922: 5,177,500 coins, with the coins dated 1922 and the smaller modules of 1921 and 1922 being the rarest coins in this series.
Portugal, Copper-nickel coin of 20 centavos 1921 variant "P" open in the legend "Portuguesa", (VF+), World Coins Portugal KM 571
Portugal, copper-nickel coin of 20 centavos 1921 "P" open, 20 centavos 1921 cupro-nickel of the Portuguese Republic, variant "P" open in the legend "Portuguesa", World Coins Portugal KM#571. Coin of Portugal created by law 990 of 25 June 1920. Its issuance ceased under the terms of Decree-Law 9718 of 23 May 1924. It was withdrawn from circulation on 1 May 1929 (Ordinance no. 6102 of 18 April 1929). were minted on various dates between 1920 and 1922: 5,177,500 coins, with the coins dated 1922 and the smaller modules of 1921 and 1922 being the rarest coins in this series.
Portugal, Copper-nickel coin of 20 centavos 1921 variant "P" open in the legend "Portuguesa", (F), World Coins Portugal KM 571
Portugal, copper-nickel coin of 20 centavos 1921 "P" open, 20 centavos 1921 cupro-nickel of the Portuguese Republic, variant "P" open in the legend "Portuguesa", World Coins Portugal KM#571. Coin of Portugal created by law 990 of 25 June 1920. Its issuance ceased under the terms of Decree-Law 9718 of 23 May 1924. It was withdrawn from circulation on 1 May 1929 (Ordinance no. 6102 of 18 April 1929). were minted on various dates between 1920 and 1922: 5,177,500 coins, with the coins dated 1922 and the smaller modules of 1921 and 1922 being the rarest coins in this series.
Portugal, Copper-nickel coin of 20 centavos 1921 variant "P" open in the legend "Portuguesa", (VG), World Coins Portugal KM 571
Portugal, copper-nickel coin of 20 centavos 1921 "P" open, 20 centavos 1921 cupro-nickel of the Portuguese Republic, variant "P" open in the legend "Portuguesa", World Coins Portugal KM#571. Coin of Portugal created by law 990 of 25 June 1920. Its issuance ceased under the terms of Decree-Law 9718 of 23 May 1924. It was withdrawn from circulation on 1 May 1929 (Ordinance no. 6102 of 18 April 1929). were minted on various dates between 1920 and 1922: 5,177,500 coins, with the coins dated 1922 and the smaller modules of 1921 and 1922 being the rarest coins in this series.
Portugal, very rare coin of 20 centavos 1922 Copper-nickel of portuguese republique, (XF+/AU), World Coins Portugal KM 571
Portugal, rare coin of 20 centavos 1922 Copper-nickel one of the rarest coins of the Portuguese Republic, World Coins Portugal KM#571. Coin of Portugal created by law 990 of 25 June 1920. Its issuance ceased under the terms of Decree-Law 9718 of 23 May 1924. It was withdrawn from circulation on 1 May 1929 (Ordinance no. 6102 of 18 April 1929). were minted on various dates between 1920 and 1922: 5,177,500 coins, with the coins dated 1922 and the smaller modules of 1921 and 1922 being the rarest coins in this series.
Portugal, cupronickel coin of 20 Centavos 1922, RARE, struck from the same die as the specimen in the Novo Banco Collection. (F)
Portugal, 1922 20 Centavos in cupronickel, one of the rarest coins of the Portuguese Republic, World Coins – Portugal, KM#571. Portuguese coinage established under Law No. 990 of 25 June 1920. This specimen was struck from the same die as the coin in the Carlos Marques Costa Collection, listed in the catalogue printed in 2008 by Banco Espírito Santo (now Novo Banco), catalogued on page 170, code 13.05, where the same characteristic die cracks (die-cracked die) are visible. Despite its state of preservation, it remains a rare coin on the global numismatic market, being the scarcest date of the cupronickel 20 centavos series.
Very rare variant coin module smaller, of 20 cents 1921 Copper-nickel from Portugal, Ø 22 mm, weight 5.9 Gr.
The rare variant portuguese coin of 20 cents 1921 Smaller Module 22 mm cupronickel, Rare variant, World Coins Portugal KM#571 (does not classify the Minor Module variant). The 20 cent coins in cupronickel Created by law 990 of 25 June 1920. Its issuance ceased under the terms of Decree-Law 9718 of 23 May 1924. It was withdrawn from circulation on May 1, 1929 (Ordinance nº 6102, of April 18, 1929). were minted on different dates between 1920 and 1922: 5,177,500 coins, with the coins from 1922 and the smaller Modules from 1921 and 1922 being the rarest coins in this series.
Portugal, bronze coin of 20 Centavos 1924 of Portuguese Republic, (AU), World Coins Portugal KM 574, Alberto Gomes R.15.01
Portuguese 20 centavos coin dated 1924, struck in bronze (Cu 960 – Zn 40) and part of the First Republic coinage series. Minted at the Lisbon Mint, the obverse displays the denomination “20 CENTAVOS” surrounded by the republican legend, while the reverse features the bust of the Republic facing left, wearing a Phrygian cap decorated with a laurel branch.
With a diameter of 24 mm and an approximate weight of 5 grams, it has a reeded edge and a dotted border design. Established by Decree No. 9718 of May 23, 1924, this type was issued between 1924 and 1925, with a significant total mintage, and remained in circulation until its withdrawal in 1949. Catalogued as KM#574 and Alberto Gomes R.15.01, it is an important piece of 20th-century Portuguese numismatics.
Portugal, bronze coin of 20 Centavos 1924 of Portuguese Republic, (AU/UNC), World Coins Portugal KM 574
Portuguese 20 centavos coin dated 1924, struck in bronze (Cu 960 – Zn 40) and part of the First Republic coinage series. Minted at the Lisbon Mint, the obverse displays the denomination “20 CENTAVOS” surrounded by the republican legend, while the reverse features the bust of the Republic facing left, wearing a Phrygian cap decorated with a laurel branch.
With a diameter of 24 mm and an approximate weight of 5 grams, it has a reeded edge and a dotted border design. Established by Decree No. 9718 of May 23, 1924, this type was issued between 1924 and 1925, with a significant total mintage, and remained in circulation until its withdrawal in 1949. Catalogued as KM#574 and Alberto Gomes R.15.01, it is an important piece of 20th-century Portuguese numismatics.
Portugal, bronze coin of 20 Centavos 1924, Twenty Centavos 1924 of Portuguese Republic, (XF/EF), World Coins Portugal KM 574
Portugal, bronze coin of 20 Centavos 1924, Twenty Centavos 1924 of Portuguese Republic, World Coins Portugal KM#574. Coin created by decree 9718 of 23 May 1924. Issuance ceased pursuant to Decree-Law 32648 of 29 January 1943. Withdrawal from circulation on 1 July 1949 ( Decree-Law No. 37120, of October 27, 1948). Issue on the various dates minted between 1924 and 1925: 25920643.
Portugal,bronze coin of 20 Centavos 1924, Twenty Centavos 1924 of Portuguese Republic, (XF), World Coins Portugal KM 574
Portugal,bronze coin of 20 Centavos 1924, Twenty Centavos 1924 of Portuguese Republic, World Coins Portugal KM#574. Coin created by decree 9718 of 23 May 1924. Issuance ceased pursuant to Decree-Law 32648 of 29 January 1943. Withdrawal from circulation on 1 July 1949 ( Decree-Law No. 37120, of October 27, 1948). Issue on the various dates minted between 1924 and 1925: 25920643.
LOTE DE 100 MOEDAS DE VINTE CENTAVOS (20 CENTAVOS) BRONZE 1924 CIRCULADAS
Portugal coin of, 20 Centavos 1925 Bronze of Portuguese Republic, (UNC), World Coins Portugal KM 574
Portuguese 20 centavos coin dated 1925, struck in bronze (Cu 960 – Zn 40) as part of the First Republic coinage series. Minted in Lisbon, the obverse shows the denomination “20 CENTAVOS,” while the reverse features the allegorical bust of the Republic facing left, wearing a Phrygian cap adorned with a laurel branch.
Measuring 24 mm in diameter and weighing approximately 5 grams, it has a reeded edge and a patterned border. Issued under the 1924 monetary reform, this coin represents one of the later dates of the type and remained in circulation until the mid-20th century. Catalogued as KM#574 and Alberto Gomes R.15.02, it is a desirable collectible for Portuguese coin enthusiasts.
Portugal coin of, 20 Centavos 1925 Bronze of Portuguese Republic, (UNC), World Coins Portugal KM 574, Alberto Gomes R.15.02.
1925 Portuguese twenty centavos coin, issued during the First Republic and minted in bronze at the Lisbon Mint. The obverse highlights the face value, while the reverse depicts the symbolic figure of the Republic wearing a Phrygian cap, representing republican ideals.
It features standard specifications such as a 24 mm diameter, approximately 5 grams in weight, and a reeded edge, with a distinctive decorative border. Part of the emission initiated in 1924, this date represents one of the later issues of the type and was officially withdrawn from circulation in 1949. Listed as KM#574 and Alberto Gomes R.15.02, it is appreciated for its historical context and numismatic appeal.