This coin was issued by Portuguese colonial authorities. Colonial powers introduced their own money to make it easier to trade, collect taxes, and demonstrate their political authority. One (1) 10 escudo coin Portuguese Guinea, present day Guinea-Bissau, 1952 Obverse Image: Shield within a circle, cross behind. Obverse Text: REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA / 1952 Reverse Image: Coat of arms. Reverse Text: GUINE / 10$00 Currently not on view
- Collection
- Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection West African Currency
- Dates
- 1952
- Format
- Silver (overall material)
- Place Discussed
- Portuguese Guinea Guinea-Bissau
- Provider
- Smithsonian Institution
- Published in
- Guinea-Bissau
- Rights
- The Chase Manhattan Bank
- Source
- Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/7159e59d28552cb5782b2426415fb260
