Cape Verde 1994 10 escudos KM-29

from the Mountain Groan Collection

Cape Verde is an island group off the coast of Africa, long a colony of Portugal. Since independence in 1975, the same political party has ruled Guinea-Bissau as Cape Verde. Two other issues of this denomination exist for 1994, KM 32 (flowers) and KM 41 (sailing ship). All have a low catalog value. At present (July 2024), US$1 = 101 escudos.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 4.57 g, nickel plated steel, 22 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 29.

Source:

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

Link to:

• 1985 10 escudos, 10th anniversary of independence
• Cape Verde 1990 100 escudos
• 1994 20 escudos, sailing ship Novas de Alegria
• Coins and currency dated 1994