Silver 500 Escudos 1995
Portugal
1995
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Market Price Range
Based on 2 eBay listings · Prices vary by grade and condition
Estimated Melt Value
$67.31
Based on Silver spot price ($80.83/oz) · 92.5% purity · 28g
Updated 11:08 AM
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Specifications
| Country | Portugal |
| Years Minted | 1995 |
| Composition | .925 silver |
| Weight | 28 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
Design
Obverse
Features the coat of arms of Portugal surrounded by the country's name and date.
Reverse
Depicts the United Nations emblem with inscriptions commemorating the 50th anniversary.
History & Notable Facts
This 1995 Silver 500 Escudos coin from Portugal was struck to commemorate the United Nations' 50th anniversary, one of the few times the country issued currency for an international milestone.
Weighing 27 grams and composed of 0.925 fine silver, it features the UN emblem on the obverse, surrounded by the inscription "UNITED NATIONS 50th ANNIVERSARY," while the reverse shows Portugal's coat of arms. The edge is reeded, a practical choice to deter clipping in circulation, though this piece was likely destined for collections.
Exact mintage figures are murky; records from that era at the Lisbon Mint aren't always reliable. Still, it's not a common find.
Some call it a bridge between nations, but that's just polite nonsense.
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