Legal tender 500 escudo coin for the hundredth anniversary of
the death of one of the masters of modern Portuguese literature,
José Maria Eça de Queiroz. Sculptor Paulo Guilherme D'Eça
Leal designed the coin to reflect Queirioz's literary style:
the author's head is depicted in a critical and acute form.
In the surrounding circle are the name Eça de Queiroz and the
dates 1900-2000. The other side contains the arms of the Portuguese
Republic, its name and the denomination.
Two laurel branches serve as a tribute to the author. The coin
comes in two versions:
The first is a standard issue sterling silver coin with a diameter
of 30 mm (1.18 inches) and a weight of 14 grams. Authorized
mintage is 5,000 proof coins at an issue price of $44.75.
The second is a bimetallic version in which a 3.1 gram (1/10
ounce), 22 karat piece of gold is laminated onto the reverse
design. Struck in proof quality only, 5,000 coins are being
released at $125.00 each.
In addition, the Portuguese State Mint is preparing an additional
5,000 two-coin sets – one coin silver, one bimetallic –
in a custom case for $159.50. |
COINS OF DISCOVERY - SERIES IX
Vasco da Gama and the Seaway to India
Commemorating the 500th anniversary of the great Portuguese explorer's discovery of a sea
route to the Orient.
Dom Manuel I, "Manuel the Fortunate." One of Portugal's great kings and its
leader during the Golden Age of the Discoveries. As the millennium draws to a close
Portugal commemorated its great King from 500 years ago with this sterling silver,
dollar-sized, 1,000 escudo proof coin.
Diameter: 40mm
Weight: 27 grams
Mintage: 15,000
Price: $47.50
25th Anniversary of the Carnation Revolution
On April 25, 1974 the Portuguese people overthrew a half century of dictatorship in a
revolution remarkable for how peaceful it was! In fact, it gets it name from the flowers
soldiers put in their rifles. The Revolution allowed Portugal to join the rest of Europe
on the road to union. Its 25th anniversary is celebrated with this forward-looking, modern
coin.
Diameter: 40mm
Weight: 27 grams
Mintage: 15,000
Price: $47.50
The Landing in South Africa (Natal Land). On Christmas (Natal) Day, 1497, da Gama rounded
the treacherous Cape of Storms and received a friendly welcome from the natives.
Mozambique. Design inspired by the poem Os Lusiadas by Luis Camoes. Depicts Portuguese
encounter in the Indian Ocean.
The Arrival in India. Da Gama weighs anchor north of Calcutta on May 20, 1498. The pepper
plant symbolized the importance of finding herbs and spices to bring back.
Vasco da Gama. His success on this voyage resulted in the title "Viceroy of India.'
He died there in 1524.
These coins are available in four different sets:
Silver Uncirculated Set.
Limit: 25,000.
Each coin: Sterling silver, 26.5 grams, 36 mm.
Set price: $95.00
Silver Proof Set.
Limit: 25,000.
Each coin: Sterling silver, 26.5 grams, 36 mm.
Set price: $150.00.
Free book "Vasco da Gama and the Seaway to India" and a reproduction of a 1519
world map included at no charge.
Gold Proof Set.
Limit: 5,000.
Each coin: .917 gold, 27.2 grams, 36 mm.
Set price: $1,980.00.
Free book "Vasco da Gama and the Seaway to India" and a reproduction of a 1519
world map included at no charge.
Prestige Proof Set.
Limit: 1,000.
4 coins one in silver, one in gold, one in pure platinum (1 oz.), one in pure palladium (1
oz.).
Set price: $2,000.00. Free book
"Vasco da Gama and the Seaway to India" and a reproduction of a 1519 world map
included at no charge.
Other Issues of the Portuguese State Mint
1998 Mint Set.
All circulating coins (3 bimetal) including 200 Escudo commemorative for Expo'98.
$32.50
Proof Set also available: $52.50
1000 Escudos 1998. Celebrating Expo'98 and the International Year of the Oceans.
Sterling silver, 27 grams, 40 mm,
Issue limit: 20,000
Price: $47.50
1000 Escudos 1998. For the 500th anniversary of the Lisbon Holy House of Mercy.
Sterling silver, 27 grams, 40 mm,
Issue limit: 15,000
Price: $47.50
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