Cape Verde 5 Escudos 1994

History

5 Escudos 1994, KM# 36, Cape Verde, Ships Sailing Under Cape Verde Flag, Sailboat Belmira

Obverse. Photo © NumisCorner.com

Description

Cape Verde or Cabo Verde is an island country spanning an archipelago of 10 volcanic islands in the central Atlantic Ocean. The Cape Verde archipelago was uninhabited until the 15th century, when Portuguese explorers discovered and colonized the islands, establishing the first European settlement in the tropics. Incorporated as an overseas department of Portugal in 1951, the islands continued to agitate for independence, which was peacefully achieved in 1975.

Obverse	Coat of arms Cape Verde Symbol, amulet, talisman Torch National emblem to right of denomination, date below. The national emblem of Cape Verde contains a circle within which is written the name of the nation in Portuguese; also in this circle are a torch and triangle, symbols of freedom and national unity. The circle is ringed with ten stars, that represent the islands of Cape Verde, and is similar to the symbolism on the flag of Cape Verde. At the top of the shield is a plumbob, a symbol of righteousness; three chain links are at the bottom. REPÚBLICA DE CABO VERDE 5 ESCUDOS 1994
Reverse	Navy (ship, submarine etc.) Sailboat Sailboat Belmira was built in 1915 in an unknown location, it was initially named BOA ESPERANÇA. This vessel still exists and makes trips between Maio and Pedra Badejo (Santiago Island). BELMIRA
Edge	Plain