formerly the basic monetary unit of Portugal; equal to 100 centavo

the basic unit of money on Cape Verde; equal to 100 centavos

400 maravedís

Spanish for "shield"; also a term for a gold coin used in the Spanish Empire from 1537-1833.

(Spanish) Literally, a shield; also refers to a circular plaque, usually about 8 inches across, and often painted and embroidered with images, worn by nuns on their chests.