Honor Portugal’s explorers with this large 1997 200 escudos for Bento de Góis (KM#700; Gomes R 12.01). Struck by INCM in copper-nickel, it weighs 21.1 g, measures 36 mm (thick 2.8 mm), has a reeded edge and coin alignment (180°). Regular issue mintage: 650,000; scarce BNC (Brilliant Uncirculated) issue: 5,500 (Gomes R 124.02). A striking pre-euro collectible featuring national emblems and a bold explorer portrait.

Claim yours now—high-grade pieces and the ultra-limited BNC (5,500) vanish quickly. Add this historic Portuguese 200 escudos to your collection today!

 Why This Is a Smart Buy

• Historical significance: Commemorates the 390th anniversary of Jesuit explorer Bento de Góis, a key figure linking Central Asia and China—evergreen theme for world-history sets.

• Scarcity profile: Regular strike at 650,000 is modest for a 1990s commemorative; the BNC at just 5,500 is genuinely scarce and desirable for premium collections.

• Display appeal: A hefty 36 mm flan with rich iconography (Order of Christ cross, national shield, explorer portrait) makes a standout album or slab piece.

• Pre-euro crossover: Strong demand from Portugal, Age-of-Discovery, and pre-euro collectors supports liquidity and long-term interest.

• Market note: Community guides list UNC examples around the low-teens in EUR, with higher premiums for certified or BNC coins—suggesting stable, affordable entry with upside in top grades.

• Numista — Portugal coin catalogue & coin entry: specs and mintage data for the 1997 Bento de Góis 200 escudos, incl. BNC figure (5,500). https://en.numista.com/catalogue/portugal-1.html

• Gomes, J. A. — Catálogo de Moedas Portuguesas: references Gomes R 12.01 (circulation) and Gomes R 124.02 (BNC) for this issue; widely used by Portuguese collectors. Publisher info: https://www.portugalmoedas.com/ (catalog reference)

• Krause & Mishler, Standard Catalog of World Coins 1901–2000: technical specs and KM#700 designation. https://www.krausebooks.com/

• Wikipedia — Bento de Góis: historical context of the honoree. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bento_de_G%C3%B3is

• Banco de Portugal — The Escudo: background on Portugal’s pre-euro currency. https://www.bportugal.pt/en/page/portuguese-escudo