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20 Escudos 1966 Portugal – Salazar Bridge over the Tejo – Historical commemorative coin

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Coin issuing country:
Portugal
Year and mint:
1966
Period:
Military dictatorship and Estado Novo (1926–1974)
Mintage:
2,000,000
Denomination:
20 Escudos
Issue type:
Commemorative coins
Strike type:
Uncirculated (UNC)
Catalog and number:
KM # 592
Condition:
UNC
Metal / fineness:
Silver 0.650
Weight:
10 g (≈6.5 g fine silver)
Diameter:
30 mm
Thickness:
1.8 mm
Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Die alignment:
Coin alignment (180°)
Historical period:
The Portuguese Republic ()1910 - 1969)
Issue currency:
Portuguese escudo

An impressive testimony of Portuguese engineering: these 20-Escudos-commemorative coin from 1966 was issued for the inauguration of the famous Salazar Bridge over the Tejo, which today serves as the bridge of the 25. April is known. As a symbol of progress and modernization, this edition is one of the most interesting Portuguese commemorative coins of the 20. century. The detailed design pays tribute to one of the most important buildings in Portugal and gives the coin an exceptional historical character. Due to its direct reference to a world-famous landmark of Lisbon, it is especially appreciated by collectors of Portuguese and European coins. More than just a coin, but a piece of Portuguese contemporary history: this edition combines architecture, national development and numismatic tradition in an attractive collector’s coin with enduring appeal. 20 Escudos 1966 Portugal – Salazar Bridge over the Tejo – commemorative coin Bridge Inauguration – Portuguese Republic – Historic Collector’s Coin

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