Description

The commemorative coin of 100 Escudos from 1987, dedicated to Diogo Cão, is made of cupronickel (75% copper and 25% nickel). With a circulation of 1,000,000 copies, it is part of the “Portuguese Discoveries” series. Diogo Cão, Portuguese navigator, is famous for exploring the coast of Africa and reaching the Zaire River, establishing milestones in Portuguese expansion in the 15th century. His journey helped map the African continent. The reverse of the coin depicts Diogo Cão’s caravel and a map of Africa, symbolizing his discoveries.