Portugal · 1974 · 20 centavosSeries of bronze 20 centavos with the escutcheons (1969-1974)
This small bronze 20 centavos coin belongs to the monetary system of 1969, introduced by Decree-Law 49167. It replaced a larger 20 centavos coin of 20 millimetres, in circulation since 1942. Both sides are the work of Marcelino Norte de Almeida. He placed on one side the five escutcheons of Portugal arranged in a cross and, on the other, the value above olive sprigs. The type was struck from 1969 to 1974, and 1974, the year of the Carnation Revolution, is its largest date, with 26,975,000 pieces. The coin ceased to be legal tender on 28 February 2002, after the changeover to the euro.
Actual size compared with the 2 € and 1 € coins. Thickness: 1.15 mm.
1964Portugal 10 centavos 1964
1967Portugal 5 escudos 1967
1967Portugal 20 centavos 1967
1972Portugal 1 escudo 1972
1973Portugal 10 escudos 1973
1974Portugal 2.50 escudos 1974
1974Portugal 50 centavos 1974
1976Portugal 10 centavos 1976
1977Portugal 2.5 escudos 1977 - Centenary of the death of Alexandre Herculano (Proof)
1977Portugal 5 escudos 1977 - 100th anniversary of the death of Alexandre Herculano (Proof)
25 escudos1978 · 26.25 mm
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