Cape Verde 5-ESCUDOS (KM28)¶
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Reverse OSPREY
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Obverse Denomination
- Composition
- Copper-plated Steel
- Country
- Cape Verde
- Approx. Size
- 21mm
- Area
- Africa
- Animal Class
- Birds
- Species
- Osprey
- KM#
- 28
The Osprey is a medium-large raptor with world-wide distribution. It specializes in eating fish, and is sometimes known by other names, such as Fish Hawk, Sea Hawk, or Fish Eagle. The Osprey's wings are long and narrow, with four distinctive "finger" feathers at the end. This feature makes it easier to identify in the wild. This coin was issued in 1994 only.
Cape Verde¶
- Area
- Africa
Cape Verde is comprised of 10 small islands plus 8 tiny islands almost 600 km off the west coast of African. It is Africa's smallest republic. Nine of the main islands are inhabited, and all are volcanic, with one active volcano on Fogo. Up until 1876, the islands were a slave trading port. Independence for Cape Verde came in 1975 after 500 years of Portuguese rule. Today, the economy is largely based on refueling of ships and airplanes. Cape Verde also exports bananas, salt, and fish, but is not self-sufficient for their own food. Cape Verdian culture has developed from its mixed Portuguese and African roots, and includes unique genres of music.
