The 1929 10 Centavos coin of São Tomé and Príncipe, struck in alpaca, belongs to the 1st Group of Republican issues listed as 01.01 in the Alberto Gomes catalogue (2006, 2013, 2021). Minted at the Lisbon Mint under Decree No. 16 777 of April 25, 1929, the total mintage reached 500,000 pieces.

Made of alpaca (Cu 610 – Zn 200 – Ni 190), the coin features a 20 mm diameter, 2.5 g weight, reeded edge, coin alignment (↑↑) and a rim formed by a smooth circle followed by a beaded ornament. The obverse shows the allegorical bust of the Republic wearing a Phrygian cap and laurel wreath, with the legend REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA ✥ 1929 ✥. The reverse displays the Portuguese coat of arms over an armillary sphere, surrounded by the legend S. TOMÉ E PRINCIPE, with the denomination 10 CENTAVOS in two lines.

Coin from São Tomé and Príncipe, 10 centavos dated 1962, struck in bronze and classified as KM #15 in the World Coins catalogue. It was created by Decrees No. 41,501 of January 4, 1958, and No. 44,286 of April 20, 1962, intended for circulation in what was then the colony of São Tomé and Príncipe, part of Portuguese Africa. The islands of São Tomé and Príncipe remained uninhabited until their discovery in 1470 by the Portuguese explorers João de Santarém and Pedro Escobar. Gradually colonized during the 16th century, they became an important commercial center within the context of Atlantic trade. São Tomé and Príncipe achieved independence in 1975.

Nickel brass coin, 20 centavos 1929 from São Tomé and Príncipe, a former Portuguese colony, listed as World Coins Saint Thomas & Prince Island KM#3. It was created by Decree No. 16777 of April 25, 1929, and intended for circulation in the then-colony of São Tomé and Príncipe, part of Portuguese Africa. The islands of São Tomé and Príncipe remained uninhabited until they were discovered by the Portuguese explorers João de Santarém and Pedro Escobar in 1470. Gradually colonized by the Portuguese throughout the 16th century, they became an important trading center within the Atlantic trade network. São Tomé and Príncipe achieved independence in 1975.

Saint Thomas & Prince Island, 20 Cents 1962 Bronze. Discover our catalog of coins from the Former Colony of São Tomé and Príncipe available for your collection. The islands of São Tomé and Príncipe were uninhabited until their discovery by Portuguese explorers, João de Santarém and Pedro Escobar, in 1470. Gradually colonized by the Portuguese throughout the 16th century, they served as a vital commercial center for the Atlantic Trade. S. Tomé and Príncipe gained its independence in 1975.

Nickel brass coin, 50 centavos 1928 from São Tomé and Príncipe, a former Portuguese colony, listed as World Coins Saint Thomas & Prince Island KM#1. It was created by Decree No. 16777 of April 25, 1929, and intended for circulation in the then-colony of São Tomé and Príncipe, part of Portuguese Africa. The islands of São Tomé and Príncipe remained uninhabited until they were discovered by the Portuguese explorers João de Santarém and Pedro Escobar in 1470. Gradually colonized by the Portuguese throughout the 16th century, they became an important trading center within the Atlantic trade network. São Tomé and Príncipe achieved independence in 1975.

50 centavos coin from São Tomé and Príncipe dated 1928, struck in cupronickel alloy during Portuguese colonial rule, part of the monetary system of Portuguese Africa and listed in Alberto Gomes (R.07.01) and Standard Catalog of World Coins (KM#1), issued for local circulation.

Nickel brass coin, 50 centavos 1928 from São Tomé and Príncipe, a former Portuguese colony, listed as World Coins Saint Thomas & Prince Island KM#1. It was created by Decree No. 16777 of April 25, 1929, and intended for circulation in the then-colony of São Tomé and Príncipe, part of Portuguese Africa. The islands of São Tomé and Príncipe remained uninhabited until they were discovered by the Portuguese explorers João de Santarém and Pedro Escobar in 1470. Gradually colonized by the Portuguese throughout the 16th century, they became an important trading center within the Atlantic trade network. São Tomé and Príncipe achieved independence in 1975.

Nickel brass coin, 50 centavos 1928 from São Tomé and Príncipe, a former Portuguese colony, listed as World Coins Saint Thomas & Prince Island KM#1. It was created by Decree No. 16777 of April 25, 1929, and intended for circulation in the then-colony of São Tomé and Príncipe, part of Portuguese Africa. The islands of São Tomé and Príncipe remained uninhabited until they were discovered by the Portuguese explorers João de Santarém and Pedro Escobar in 1470. Gradually colonized by the Portuguese throughout the 16th century, they became an important trading center within the Atlantic trade network. São Tomé and Príncipe achieved independence in 1975.

Nickel brass coin, 50 centavos 1928 from São Tomé and Príncipe, a former Portuguese colony, listed as World Coins Saint Thomas & Prince Island KM#1. It was created by Decree No. 16777 of April 25, 1929, and intended for circulation in the then-colony of São Tomé and Príncipe, part of Portuguese Africa. The islands of São Tomé and Príncipe remained uninhabited until they were discovered by the Portuguese explorers João de Santarém and Pedro Escobar in 1470. Gradually colonized by the Portuguese throughout the 16th century, they became an important trading center within the Atlantic trade network. São Tomé and Príncipe achieved independence in 1975.

Nickel brass coin, 50 centavos 1928 from São Tomé and Príncipe, a former Portuguese colony, listed as World Coins Saint Thomas & Prince Island KM#1. It was created by Decree No. 16777 of April 25, 1929, and intended for circulation in the then-colony of São Tomé and Príncipe, part of Portuguese Africa. The islands of São Tomé and Príncipe remained uninhabited until they were discovered by the Portuguese explorers João de Santarém and Pedro Escobar in 1470. Gradually colonized by the Portuguese throughout the 16th century, they became an important trading center within the Atlantic trade network. São Tomé and Príncipe achieved independence in 1975.

Nickel brass coin, 50 centavos 1929 from São Tomé and Príncipe, a former Portuguese colony, listed as World Coins Saint Thomas & Prince Island KM#1. It was created by Decree No. 16777 of April 25, 1929, and intended for circulation in the then-colony of São Tomé and Príncipe, part of Portuguese Africa. The islands of São Tomé and Príncipe remained uninhabited until they were discovered by the Portuguese explorers João de Santarém and Pedro Escobar in 1470. Gradually colonized by the Portuguese throughout the 16th century, they became an important trading center within the Atlantic trade network. São Tomé and Príncipe achieved independence in 1975.

50 centavos coin from São Tomé and Príncipe dated 1929, struck in cupronickel alloy during Portuguese colonial rule, part of the monetary system of Portuguese Africa and listed in Alberto Gomes (R.07.02) and Standard Catalog of World Coins (KM#1), issued for local circulation.

Nickel brass coin, 50 centavos 1929 from São Tomé and Príncipe, a former Portuguese colony, listed as World Coins Saint Thomas & Prince Island KM#1. It was created by Decree No. 16777 of April 25, 1929, and intended for circulation in the then-colony of São Tomé and Príncipe, part of Portuguese Africa. The islands of São Tomé and Príncipe remained uninhabited until they were discovered by the Portuguese explorers João de Santarém and Pedro Escobar in 1470. Gradually colonized by the Portuguese throughout the 16th century, they became an important trading center within the Atlantic trade network. São Tomé and Príncipe achieved independence in 1975.

The 1929 cupronickel 50 centavos coin from São Tomé and Príncipe, issued under Portuguese administration, is part of the colonial monetary system and catalogued as Alberto Gomes R.07.02 and KM#1, representing circulation coinage in Portuguese Africa.

Issued in 1929, the São Tomé and Príncipe 50 centavos cupronickel coin reflects Portuguese colonial monetary circulation and is documented in Alberto Gomes (R.07.02) and the Standard Catalog of World Coins (KM#1), representing Portuguese Africa’s economic history.

1929 50 centavos cupronickel coin from São Tomé and Príncipe, issued during Portuguese colonial rule for circulation in the archipelago, listed in Alberto Gomes (R.07.02) and the Standard Catalog of World Coins (KM#1).

50 centavos coin from 1948 in alpaca, from São Tomé and Príncipe, a former Portuguese colony, with design and engraving by Marcelino Norte de Almeida, minted at the Lisbon Mint in an alpaca alloy (Cu 610, Zn 200, Ni 190). It had a very limited mintage of only 80,000 pieces and was created by Decree No. 36,788 of March 11, 1948, to circulate in the then Portuguese colony of São Tomé and Príncipe. It is referenced in the international World Coins catalogue as Saint Thomas & Prince Island, KM#8.

50 centavos coin from 1948 in alpaca, from São Tomé and Príncipe, a former Portuguese colony, with design and engraving by Marcelino Norte de Almeida, minted at the Lisbon Mint in an alpaca alloy (Cu 610, Zn 200, Ni 190). It had a very limited mintage of only 80,000 pieces and was created by Decree No. 36,788 of March 11, 1948, to circulate in the then Portuguese colony of São Tomé and Príncipe. It is referenced in the international World Coins catalogue as Saint Thomas & Prince Island, KM#8.

50 centavos coin from 1948 in alpaca, from São Tomé and Príncipe, a former Portuguese colony, with design and engraving by Marcelino Norte de Almeida, minted at the Lisbon Mint in an alpaca alloy (Cu 610, Zn 200, Ni 190). It had a very limited mintage of only 80,000 pieces and was created by Decree No. 36,788 of March 11, 1948, to circulate in the then Portuguese colony of São Tomé and Príncipe. It is referenced in the international World Coins catalogue as Saint Thomas & Prince Island, KM#8.

50 centavos coin from 1948 in alpaca, from São Tomé and Príncipe, a former Portuguese colony, with design and engraving by Marcelino Norte de Almeida, minted at the Lisbon Mint in an alpaca alloy (Cu 610, Zn 200, Ni 190). It had a very limited mintage of only 80,000 pieces and was created by Decree No. 36,788 of March 11, 1948, to circulate in the then Portuguese colony of São Tomé and Príncipe. It is referenced in the international World Coins catalogue as Saint Thomas & Prince Island, KM#8.

50 centavos coin from 1948 in alpaca, from São Tomé and Príncipe, a former Portuguese colony, with design and engraving by Marcelino Norte de Almeida, minted at the Lisbon Mint in an alpaca alloy (Cu 610, Zn 200, Ni 190). It had a very limited mintage of only 80,000 pieces and was created by Decree No. 36,788 of March 11, 1948, to circulate in the then Portuguese colony of São Tomé and Príncipe. It is referenced in the international World Coins catalogue as Saint Thomas & Prince Island, KM#8.

São Tomé and Príncipe 50 Centavos 1948 Bronze-nickel, (VF+), World Coins Saint Thomas & Prince Island KM 8. Check out our coin catalog available for your collection of Portuguese Ex-Colony coins.

50 centavos coin from 1948 in alpaca, from São Tomé and Príncipe, a former Portuguese colony, with design and engraving by Marcelino Norte de Almeida, minted at the Lisbon Mint in an alpaca alloy (Cu 610, Zn 200, Ni 190). It had a very limited mintage of only 80,000 pieces and was created by Decree No. 36,788 of March 11, 1948, to circulate in the then Portuguese colony of São Tomé and Príncipe. It is referenced in the international World Coins catalogue as Saint Thomas & Prince Island, KM#8.