Colonial issue from 1933 struck under Portuguese administration in Guinea, reflecting the classical design style of early 1930s coinage. This piece is notable for its depiction of the Republic and its historical relevance within the bronze series of the territory.

Guinea-Bissau, silver coin of 10 Escudos 1952, 10$00 1952 Former Portuguese colony, World Coins Portuguese Guinea KM#10, coin created by Decree 38585 of December 29, 1951. Portuguese Guinea, later elevated to Overseas Province of Guinea on June 11, 1951 and, finally, State of Guinea in 1972) was the current Guinea-Bissau as a Portuguese colony between 1446 and September 10, 1974. With the Portuguese coup d'état on April 25, 1974, Portugal began negotiations with the PAIGC for decolonization and on September 10, 1974 it became an independent state with the name Guinea-Bissau.