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1987 / 1988 Portuguese Prestige Proof Set in Box
1987 / 1988 Portuguese Prestige Proof Set in Box

Portugal
Reverse of Portuguese 1988 Platinum 100 Escudos
Reverse of Portuguese 1988 Platinum 100 Escudos

Obverse of Portuguese 1987 Gold 100 Escudos
Obverse of Portuguese 1987 Gold 100 Escudos

Reverse of Portuguese 1988 Platinum 100 Escudos
Reverse of Portuguese 1988 Platinum 100 Escudos

Reverse of 1988 Portuguese Palladium 100 Escudos
Reverse of 1988 Portuguese Palladium 100 Escudos

Reverse of 1988 Portuguese Silver 100 Escudos
Reverse of 1988 Portuguese Silver 100 Escudos

1987 - 1988 Portuguese Prestige Proof Coin Sets
In 1987 - 1988, Portugal issued a prestige proof coin set, comprising 4 different designs in gold, platinum, palladium & silver for the Golden Age of Portuguese Discovery.
Each set contains four different coins, one each in gold, silver, platinum and palladium. The issue price of these sets was in excess of $2,000 US per set, and the issue quantity was surprisingly high, in our opinion, considering the high issue price. It appears to have been a very successful series, as all of the sets catalogue in excess of issue price, up to $2,700 per set, according to Krause.
The Portuguese platinum coins are shown on their own page.

The Golden Era of Portuguese Discoveries
The central theme of the prestige proof sets was the era when Portuguese navigators were leading the world in the discovery of new lands.

Series 1: 1987 to 1988
Africa Unveiled 1434 - 1488, featuring great Portuguese voyages of discovery and maritime explorations along the western coast of Africa.
Issued to mark the 500th anniversary of the rounding of Cape of Good Hope by Bartolomeu Dias in 1488.
1988 100 Escudos Silver. Gil Eanes Cabo Bojador 1434.
1988 100 Escudos Palladium. Nuno Tristão Rio Gambia 1446.
1987 100 Escudos Gold. Diogo Cao 1486. A longitude of 22.13.6 is shown.
1988 100 Escudos Platinum. Bartelemeu Dias Cabo da Boa Esperança 1488.

Specifications
All coins are of 100 escudo denomination.
MetalDiameterWeightAlloyContentSpotIntrinsic
Gold3424916.70.70£446£312
Palladium3431.119999.51.0£220£220
Platinum3431.119999.51.0£1,032£1,032
Silver3416.59250.49£8.50£4
All Four     £1568

Notes
Diameter = Diameter in millimetres.
Weight = Weight in grams.
Alloy = Millesimal purity (parts per thousand)
Content = Precious metal content in troy ounces.
Spot = Spot trading per per troy ounce.
Intrinsic = Bullion value of precious metal content.

Prices & Availability
The intrinsic metal value of each set on 10th June 2008, was approximately £1,568. At these prices they are likely to be of interest to those looking for an investment in platinum and palladium.

January 2008
We have reduced these sets to a premium of 15% for a limited period only. Due to the fluctuations in the prices of precious metals it is unlikely the price below will ever be correct. However, you can be assured that these sets will always represent good value for money so please telephone to confirm the price and reserve your set.
DateDescriptionMintageAvailabilityPrice £Price $Price €
1987 - 1988500th anniversary of rounding of Cape of Good Hope by Bartomoleu Dias in 14882,000Yes£1,805$3,610€2,293

Notes
Mintage = Quantity issued, where known, otherwise issue limit.
Avail = Availability

Portugal Crown Sized Coins

Postage & Packing:
UK: At buyer's Risk £2.50 or
Fully Insured £6 (Usually by Royal Mail Special Delivery)
USA: Airmail at buyer's risk $10 or
Fully Insured $20
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