Cape Verde 1980 escudo

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 as part of the F.A.O. series. This denomination has not been struck since.

Recorded mintage: unknown but common.

Specification: 4.1 g, nickel bronze, 23.5 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 17.

Source:

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

Link to:

• 1977 20 centavos
• 1977 50 centavos
• 1977 escudo, F.A.O.
• 1977 2½ escudos, F.A.O.
• 1977 50 escudos
• 1982 2½ escudos, F.A.O.
• 1982 10 escudos
• 1982 20 escudos
• Coins and currency dated 1980