Coins of Portugal 250 Escudos Silver Coin 1984 World Fisheries Conference
Commemorative issue: FAO - World Fisheries Conference
Obverse: Coat of arms of Portugal - Shield within horizontal lines.
Lettering: REPÚBLICA · PORTUGUESA 250$00 INCM 84.
Engraver: José Aurélio.
Reverse: Cluster of fish within triangular design facing right.
Lettering: FAO · CONFERENCIA MUNDIAL DE PESCAS 1983·84.
Engraver: José Aurélio.
Value: 250 Escudos (250 PTE).
Metal: Silver (.925).
Weight: 23 g.
Diameter: 37 mm.
The World Fisheries Conference was held in Rome in June 1984 and was organised by the Food Agricultural Organisation of the United Nations. The outcome of this conference was the adoption of a global strategy for the management and development of fishery resources.