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.

Nickel brass coin, 50 centavos 1951 from São Tomé and Príncipe, a former Portuguese colony, listed as World Coins Saint Thomas & Prince Island KM#10. It was created by decree nº 38203 of March 13, 1951, 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 1951 from São Tomé and Príncipe, a former Portuguese colony, listed as World Coins Saint Thomas & Prince Island KM#10. It was created by decree nº 38203 of March 13, 1951, 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 1951 from São Tomé and Príncipe, a former Portuguese colony, listed as World Coins Saint Thomas & Prince Island KM#10. It was created by decree nº 38203 of March 13, 1951, 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 1951 from São Tomé and Príncipe, a former Portuguese colony, listed as World Coins Saint Thomas & Prince Island KM#10. It was created by decree nº 38203 of March 13, 1951, 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 1951 from São Tomé and Príncipe, a former Portuguese colony, listed as World Coins Saint Thomas & Prince Island KM#10. It was created by decree nº 38203 of March 13, 1951, 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, 50 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.

São Tomé and Príncipe, Nickel brass coin of 1 Escudo 1948 former Portuguese colony, World Coins Saint Thomas & Prince Island KM#9. Created by Decree 36788 of 11 March 1948 to circulate in the former Portuguese colony of São Tomé and Príncipe, only 60,000 1 escudo 1948 coins were minted in the Alpaca metal alloy (Cu 610 -Zn 200 - Ni 190).

São Tomé and Príncipe, Nickel brass coin of 1 Escudo 1948 former Portuguese colony, World Coins Saint Thomas & Prince Island KM#9. Created by Decree 36788 of 11 March 1948 to circulate in the former Portuguese colony of São Tomé and Príncipe, only 60,000 1 escudo 1948 coins were minted in the Alpaca metal alloy (Cu 610 -Zn 200 - Ni 190).

São Tomé and Príncipe, Nickel brass coin of 1 Escudo 1948 former Portuguese colony, World Coins Saint Thomas & Prince Island KM#9. Created by Decree 36788 of 11 March 1948 to circulate in the former Portuguese colony of São Tomé and Príncipe, only 60,000 1 escudo 1948 coins were minted in the Alpaca metal alloy (Cu 610 -Zn 200 - Ni 190).

São Tomé and Príncipe, Nickel brass coin of 1 Escudo 1948 former Portuguese colony, World Coins Saint Thomas & Prince Island KM#9. Created by Decree 36788 of 11 March 1948 to circulate in the former Portuguese colony of São Tomé and Príncipe, only 60,000 1 escudo 1948 coins were minted in the Alpaca metal alloy (Cu 610 -Zn 200 - Ni 190).

São Tomé and Príncipe, Nickel brass coin of 1 Escudo 1948 former Portuguese colony, World Coins Saint Thomas & Prince Island KM#9. Created by Decree 36788 of 11 March 1948 to circulate in the former Portuguese colony of São Tomé and Príncipe, only 60,000 1 escudo 1948 coins were minted in the Alpaca metal alloy (Cu 610 -Zn 200 - Ni 190).

São Tomé and Príncipe 2-1/2 escudos silver coin of 1939, equivalent to 2 escudos and 50 centavos or 2$50, issued for the then Portuguese colony of São Tomé and Príncipe and catalogued in World Coins – Saint Thomas & Prince Island KM#5. It was created by Decree No. 28,893 of June 30, 1938, and intended for circulation in the former Portuguese 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 throughout the 16th century, they became an important trading center within the Atlantic trade network. São Tomé and Príncipe achieved independence in 1975.

São Tomé and Príncipe 2-1/2 escudos silver coin of 1939, equivalent to 2 escudos and 50 centavos or 2$50, issued for the then Portuguese colony of São Tomé and Príncipe and catalogued in World Coins – Saint Thomas & Prince Island KM#5. It was created by Decree No. 28,893 of June 30, 1938, and intended for circulation in the former Portuguese 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 throughout the 16th century, they became an important trading center within the Atlantic trade network. São Tomé and Príncipe achieved independence in 1975.

São Tomé and Príncipe 2-1/2 escudos silver coin of 1939, equivalent to 2 escudos and 50 centavos or 2$50, issued for the then Portuguese colony of São Tomé and Príncipe and catalogued in World Coins – Saint Thomas & Prince Island KM#5. It was created by Decree No. 28,893 of June 30, 1938, and intended for circulation in the former Portuguese 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 throughout the 16th century, they became an important trading center within the Atlantic trade network. São Tomé and Príncipe achieved independence in 1975.

São Tomé and Príncipe 2-1/2 escudos silver coin of 1939, equivalent to 2 escudos and 50 centavos or 2$50, issued for the then Portuguese colony of São Tomé and Príncipe and catalogued in World Coins – Saint Thomas & Prince Island KM#5. It was created by Decree No. 28,893 of June 30, 1938, and intended for circulation in the former Portuguese 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 throughout the 16th century, they became an important trading center within the Atlantic trade network. São Tomé and Príncipe achieved independence in 1975.

São Tomé and Príncipe 2-1/2 escudos silver coin of 1939, equivalent to 2 escudos and 50 centavos or 2$50, issued for the then Portuguese colony of São Tomé and Príncipe and catalogued in World Coins – Saint Thomas & Prince Island KM#5. It was created by Decree No. 28,893 of June 30, 1938, and intended for circulation in the former Portuguese 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 throughout the 16th century, they became an important trading center within the Atlantic trade network. São Tomé and Príncipe achieved independence in 1975.

São Tomé and Príncipe 2-1/2 escudos silver coin of 1948, equivalent to 2 escudos and 50 centavos or 2$50, issued for the then Portuguese colony of São Tomé and Príncipe and catalogued in World Coins – Saint Thomas & Prince Island KM#5. It was created by Decree No. 28,893 of June 30, 1938, and intended for circulation in the former Portuguese 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 throughout the 16th century, they became an important trading center within the Atlantic trade network. São Tomé and Príncipe achieved independence in 1975.

São Tomé and Príncipe 2-1/2 escudos silver coin of 1948, equivalent to 2 escudos and 50 centavos or 2$50, issued for the then Portuguese colony of São Tomé and Príncipe and catalogued in World Coins – Saint Thomas & Prince Island KM#5. It was created by Decree No. 28,893 of June 30, 1938, and intended for circulation in the former Portuguese 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 throughout the 16th century, they became an important trading center within the Atlantic trade network. São Tomé and Príncipe achieved independence in 1975.

São Tomé and Príncipe 2-1/2 escudos silver coin of 1948, equivalent to 2 escudos and 50 centavos or 2$50, issued for the then Portuguese colony of São Tomé and Príncipe and catalogued in World Coins – Saint Thomas & Prince Island KM#5. It was created by Decree No. 28,893 of June 30, 1938, and intended for circulation in the former Portuguese 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 throughout the 16th century, they became an important trading center within the Atlantic trade network. São Tomé and Príncipe achieved independence in 1975.

Silver 2.50 escudos coin issued in 1951 for the former Portuguese colony of São Tomé and Príncipe. Listed under group 16.01 of the Alberto Gomes catalog, this VF+ example is valued for its colonial iconography, historical relevance and importance within Portuguese overseas numismatics.

Silver 2.50 escudos coin issued in 1951 for the former Portuguese colony of São Tomé and Príncipe. This VF+ example shows clear legends and well‑preserved colonial iconography, making it a relevant piece within mid‑20th‑century Portuguese overseas numismatics.

São Tomé and Príncipe, 5 escudos silver coin of 1939, equivalent to 5$00 escudos, issued for the then Portuguese colony of São Tomé and Príncipe and catalogued in World Coins – Saint Thomas & Prince Island KM#5. It was created by Decree No. 28,893 of June 30, 1938, and intended for circulation in the former Portuguese 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 throughout the 16th century, they became an important trading center within the Atlantic trade network. São Tomé and Príncipe achieved independence in 1975.