Cape Verde 1 Escudo Used Coin

Cape Verde – 1 Escudo FAO Commemorative Coin. 

Nickel

Features

• Country: Cape Verde

• Years of Issue: 1977, 1980

• Denomination: 1 Escudo (1 CVE)

• Commemorative Theme: FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) – Education

• Type: Circulating Commemorative Coin

• Status: Demonetized in 1995

Specifications

• Composition: Nickel-brass

• Weight: 4.1 g

• Diameter: 23.5 mm

• Thickness: 1.5 mm

• Shape: Round

• Edge: Reeded

• Orientation: Coin alignment (↑↓)

• Mint: Kremnica Mint, Slovakia

Obverse

• Features the Coat of Arms of Cape Verde (used between 1975–1992)

• Includes the national motto: Trabalho, Progresso, Unidade (Work, Progress, Unity)

• Denomination: 1$00

• Year of issue

Legend:
REPÚBLICA DE CABO VERDE
TRABALHO PROGRESSO UNIDADE
1$00
1977 (or 1980 depending on year)

Reverse

• Depicts a student sitting at a desk

• Emphasizes the importance of education

Legend:
ESTUDAR APRENDER SEMPRE
(Translation: "Study, Learn Always")

Mintage & Value (INR - Approximate)

Collector's Note:
This FAO commemorative coin promotes lifelong learning and education, aligning with FAO’s global awareness campaigns. A great addition for collectors focusing on African nations, FAO issues, or educational themes.