Cape Verde 1982 20 escudos

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 was struck in 1977, 1980 and 1982 and bears the portrait of Domingos Ramos (1935-66) who was murdered while agitating for independence in Guinea-Bissau. Subsequent issues of this denomination (KM 30, 33, 42) have been in nickel-plated steel.

Recorded mintage: unknown but common.

Specification: 12.2 g, copper-nickel, 31 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 20.

Source:

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

Link to:

• 1980 escudo
• 1982 2½ escudos
• 1982 10 escudos
• 1984 50 escudos, World Fisheries Conference
• 1985 escudo, anniversary of independence
• 1985 10 escudos, anniversary of independence
• Coins and currency dated 1982