Cape Verde Silver Coin Melt Value
Silver coin values below are based on live silver prices. Silver coins were in regular circulation in Cape Verde. The values below represent the intrinsic value of silver coins from Cape Verde. Silver coins from Cape Verde that are in uncirculated condition, or that may be rare and collectible may also have numismatic value. You can use this table as a guide when buying and selling circulated or junk silver coins from Cape Verde. The melt values are calculated and displayed in USD based on the current silver spot price of $27.43 per troy ounce.
| Denomination / Currency | Years Minted | Fineness | Gross Weight (g) | ASW (g) | ASW (oz t) | Melt Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Escudos | 1953 | .720 | 5 | 3.60 | .1157 | $3.17 |
Cape Verde Silver Coinage
As a Portuguese colony, the escudo became the currency of Cape Verde in 1914. Most coinage from Cape Verde was minted in bronze or a nickel-bronze or cupro-nickel alloys.
In 1953 the 10 escudos coin was minted in .720 silver fineness. The coin was minted for only a single year. Roughly 400,000 10 escudos coins were minted.
