Portuguese Escudos
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The Portuguese Escudo was the currency of Portugal from 1911 until 2002, when it was replaced by the Euro. The name ‘escudo’ is Spanish for ‘shield’, referring to the coat of arms on the obverse of escudo coins.
Portuguese Escudos are now obsolete. At Leftover Currency we specialize in the exchange of obsolete currencies, like the Portuguese Escudo. Our online exchange service is quick, easy, secure and free of charge.
We are able to exchange both Portuguese Escudo coins, as well as Escudo banknotes, both those from the last PTE series prior to the Euro introduction, as well as PTE notes from the older, demonetized series.
To convert your Portuguese Escudos to cash, select the type of Portuguese Escudos you want to exchange:
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1 Portuguese Escudo coin (large type)
The large 1 Escudo coin from Portugal is made of bronze. The 1 PTE piece weighs 8 grams and measures 26mm across. The U’s on the coin resemble a V. The coin features the symbol of the Portuguese Republic: five shields each containing five circles.You get: £0.000251 PTE = £0.0002500000 -
50 Centavos coin Portugal
The 50 centavos coin from Portugal has a value equivalent to half a Portuguese escudo. The 0.50 PTE piece is made of bronze and weighs 4.5 grams, with a diameter of 22.5mm. The cross on the coin is the symbol of the Portuguese Republic. It is made up of five shields, each shield containing five … ContinuedYou get: £0.000131 PTE = £0.0002500000