Portuguese Indian escudo

Portuguese Indian escudo
Escudo da Índia Portuguesa
1 Escudo (1959)
Denominations
Subunit
1100centavo
Banknotes30, 60, 100, 300, 600, 1000 escudos
Coins10, 30, 60 centavos, 1, 3, 6 escudos
Demographics
User(s) Portuguese India
Issuance
Issuing authorityBanco Nacional Ultramarino
Valuation
Pegged withPortuguese escudo
This infobox shows the latest status before this currency was rendered obsolete.

The escudo was the currency of Portuguese India between 1958 and 1961. It was subdivided into 100 centavos and was equal in value to the Portuguese escudo. After Goa was invaded by the Republic of India in 1961, the escudo was replaced by the Indian rupee.


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