Cape Verde – 1976 – 2500 Escudos – 1st Anniversary of Independence – 7.2g Gold Proof Coin – PCGS PR66 DCAM

Cape Verde – 1976 – 2500 Escudos – 1st Anniversary of Independence – Gold Proof – PCGS PR66 CAM

This gold coin from Cape Verde was issued in 1976 to commemorate the first anniversary of independence. It thus marks the very beginning of the modern coinage history of the island nation and documents a particularly important historical moment: its independence after July 5, 1975.

The offered coin is certified by PCGS with PR66 CAM . The CAM designation highlights the visible cameo contrast of the proof finish. Reflective fields and frosted design areas stand out clearly from one another, giving the coin a high-quality, yet not overly detailed, proof effect.

This variant is particularly interesting for collectors because it combines the historical occasion with a certified cameo finish. The focus here is not solely on the gold content, but on the combination of an early Cape Verdean commemorative issue, proof striking, PCGS grading, and documented CAM quality.

Technical data

• Country of issue: Cape Verde
• Year: 1976
• Face value: 2500 Escudos
• Occasion: 1st anniversary of independence
• Material: Gold
• Fineness: .900
• Weight: 8 g
• Fine weight: 7.2 g
• Minting quality: Proof
• Edition: 3,409 copies
• Certification: PCGS PR66 CAM
• Special feature: Cameo contrast

Motif

The front side shows the coat of arms of Cape Verde with the inscription REPUBLIK KAP VERDE and the face value 2500 ESCUDOS .

The reverse side refers to national independence and shows a profile motif with the inscription NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE – 5 JULY 1975 .