The Portuguese Guinean escudo was the currency used in Portuguese Guinea (now Guinea-Bissau) until its replacement by the West African CFA franc in 1975. Some synonyms for the currency include the PTE (ISO currency code), escudo, Portuguese Guinea escudo, and Guinean escudo. Additionally, some colloquial terms for the currency have been used, such as "escudos" or "guineas". Despite being obsolete, the Portuguese Guinean escudo remains a curious piece of history and a valuable collector's item. Its legacy is now preserved in museums and numismatic collections worldwide, serving as a testament to the country's past economic and political developments.