Lot of 3x Portugal - 20 Escudos 1966 "Salazar Bridge" - Silver - UNC (Uncirculated) Up for auction is a lot of three (3) Portuguese silver coins, commemorating the inauguration of the iconic Salazar Bridge (now known as Ponte 25 de Abril) in Lisbon. These coins are UNC (Uncirculated) condition and they have never been cleaned or circulated. A fantastic addition to any Portuguese or European coin collection! Coin Specifications (per coin): Country: Portugal Year: 1966 Denomination: 20 Escudos Material: Silver (Ag 650/1000) Weight: 10.00 grams Diameter: 30 mm Condition: UNC (Uncirculated) - Original luster, uncleaned. Historical Context: Struck in 1966 to commemorate the opening of the massive suspension bridge connecting Lisbon to the municipality of Almada. Originally named after the Prime Minister António de Oliveira Salazar, the bridge was renamed "Ponte 25 de Abril" after the 1974 Carnation Revolution. Shipping & Handling: The coins will be carefully and securely packaged to preserve their condition. Shipped via registered mail with a tracking number.