Portugal 2½ Euros, 2008
World Heritage - Alto Douro
Information
Country
Portugal
Portugal
Currency
Euro
(2002 – 9999)
Coin type
Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination
2½ Euros
Year
2008
Ruler
Third Republic
(1974–9999)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
10
Diameter (mm)
28
Description
2½ Euros from Portugal. Issued in 2008. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 28 mm and weighs 10 g.
- Obverse
- Vine branch and Portuguese coat of arms in the center. The face value "2.50 euros" is inscribed at the bottom of the coin. The name of the issuing state of the Portuguese Republic, the year, the mint and the name of the engraver "REPÚBLICA PORTUGUESA 2008 INCM - ARMANDO ALVES" are inscribed on the upper edge of the coin.
- Reverse
- View of the Alto Douro wine-growing region in north-east Portugal, included on the Unesco World Heritage list in 2001, in the cultural landscapes category. This region, bathed by the Rio Douro, is part of the wine-growing region that produces the famous Port wine.
- Edge
- Coarse reeded.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 INCM | 86.8K | € 3,60 | € 3,60 | € 3,60 |
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