100 Escudos - Birds: Raso Lark (Alauda Razae) (1994)
Features
| Denomination | 100 Escudos |
| Catalog Number | KM# 39a |
| Weight (g) | 11 |
| Diameter (mm) | 27 |
| Shape: | Decagonal (10-sided) |
| Composition: | Bi-metallic Copper-Nickel center in Brass ring |
| Currency Value (USD) | 1.07 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative |
Obverse
Lettering:
100
REPÚBLICA DE CABO VERDE
19 94
ESCUDOS
Description:
National Coat of Arms divides date, denomination at top.
100
REPÚBLICA DE CABO VERDE
19 94
ESCUDOS
Description:
National Coat of Arms divides date, denomination at top.
Reverse
Engraved by Kiki Lima
Lettering:
Alauda razae Alexander
CALHANDRA DO ILHÉU RASO
Description:
The Raso Lark is a critically endangered bird found in only one place in the world: the tiny seven-square kilometer island of Razo in Cape Verde. The island has no permanent water and has never been inhabited. The estimated population is ~150 birds, only one-third of which are females.
Alauda razae Alexander
CALHANDRA DO ILHÉU RASO
Description:
The Raso Lark is a critically endangered bird found in only one place in the world: the tiny seven-square kilometer island of Razo in Cape Verde. The island has no permanent water and has never been inhabited. The estimated population is ~150 birds, only one-third of which are females.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Common |