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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.
Portuguese Guinea, 50 Centavos Coin 1933, The 1933 50 centavos coin from Portuguese Guinea is one of the first coins minted for circulation in the former Portuguese colony of Guinea. It was established by Decree No. 22297, dated March 9, 1933, and was struck in Alpaca alloy (Cu 610 - Zn 200 - Ni 190). The recorded mintage is 600,000 pieces. Its international reference is World Coins – Portuguese Guinea KM#4.
Cape Verde, nickel brass coin of 1 Escudo 1949, from the former Portuguese colony of Cape Verde, catalogued in World Coins as Cape Verde KM#7. It was created by Decree No. 37274 of January 4, 1949, intended for circulation in the then colony of Cape Verde, part of Portuguese Africa. The Cape Verde archipelago was discovered by Diogo Gomes and António Nola in 1498 and was annexed by the Portuguese Empire in 1505. After more than four centuries of Portuguese rule, Cape Verde became independent in 1975.