São Tomé and Príncipe Set of 5 Coins 100–2000 Dobras 1997 KM 87–91 UNC
The São Tomé and Príncipe 1997 set of 5 coins brings together five denominations of the country’s former Dobra currency, ranging from 100 to 2000 Dobras.
A particularly attractive feature for collectors is the consecutive catalogue sequence KM#87–91.
Coins Included in the Set
| Denomination | Year | KM# | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Dobras | 1997 | KM#87 | UNC |
| 250 Dobras | 1997 | KM#88 | UNC |
| 500 Dobras | 1997 | KM#89 | UNC |
| 1000 Dobras | 1997 | KM#90 | UNC |
| 2000 Dobras | 1997 | KM#91 | UNC |
The denomination progression is:
100 → 250 → 500 → 1000 → 2000 Dobras
while the catalogue progression is:
KM#87 → KM#88 → KM#89 → KM#90 → KM#91
Historical Background
São Tomé and Príncipe is a small island nation located in the Gulf of Guinea, off the western coast of Central Africa.
A former Portuguese colony, the country achieved independence in 1975 and subsequently introduced the Dobra as its national currency.
The name Dobra remained in use when the country later redenominated its currency, meaning collectors need to distinguish between the old Dobra (STD) and today’s new Dobra (STN).
These 1997 coins belong to the old Dobra system.
The Old Dobra
Before the currency reform, inflation gradually resulted in increasingly large Dobra denominations.
This 1997 set illustrates that monetary structure particularly well, progressing from 100 Dobras to a substantial 2000 Dobras denomination.
In 2018, São Tomé and Príncipe introduced a redenominated currency at:
1 new Dobra (STN) = 1,000 old Dobras (STD)
As a result, this 1997 set represents the monetary system that preceded the modern bird-themed coins we prepared immediately before this product.
Five Consecutive KM Numbers
For collectors, one of the strongest aspects of this particular set is the catalogue sequence.
Unlike sets assembled from coins belonging to different periods, these five pieces form the uninterrupted sequence:
KM#87–91
That makes the set particularly convenient for collectors attempting to complete a catalogue-based collection of São Tomé and Príncipe.
Why Add This Coin Set to Your Collection?
The São Tomé and Príncipe Set of 5 Coins 100–2000 Dobras 1997 KM 87–91 UNC offers five denominations from the same year and five consecutive KM catalogue numbers.
It is particularly suitable for collectors interested in São Tomé and Príncipe, African coins, Portuguese-speaking countries, island currencies, obsolete currencies and complete world coin sets.
All five pieces being in UNC condition also gives the collection a consistent appearance without the typical wear associated with circulated examples.
