Cape Verde 1977 20 centavos

from the Mountain Groan Collection

Unlike Angola and Mozambique, Cape Verde obtained its independence in 1975 with little bloodshed. Since independence, Cape Verde has been ruled by the same political party which controls Guinea-Bissau on the mainland; they are de facto united. This type, the smallest ever issued by the independent republic, was struck in 1977 and 1980 but has not been struck since.

Recorded mintage: unknown but common.

Specification: 1.3 g, aluminum, 21 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 15.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

• 1976 2500 escudos
• 1977 50 centavos
• 1977 escudo, F.A.O.
• 1977 2½ escudos, F.A.O.
• 1977 50 escudos
• 1980 escudo, F.A.O.
• Coins and currency dated 1977