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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
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National emblem to right of denomination, date below REPÚBLICA DE CABO VERDE |
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Reverse
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The osprey (Pandion haliaetus) — also called fish eagle, sea hawk, river hawk, and fish hawk — is a diurnal, fish-eating bird of prey with a cosmopolitan range. It is a medium raptor, reaching more than 60 cm (24 in) in length and 180 cm (71 in) across the wings. It is brown on the upperparts and predominantly greyish on the head and underparts. Pandion haliaetus Linneu |
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5 Escudos
KM# 28
Characteristics
| Type | Commemorative Issue (Circulating) |
| Material | Copper Plated Steel |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape |
round
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| Alignment | Medal |
| Mint |
Banco de Cabo Verde
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