Portugal 2½ Euros, 2012
World Heritage - Guimarães; Proof issue
Information
Country
Portugal
Portugal
Currency
Euro
(2002 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
2½ Euros
Year
2012
Ruler
Third Republic
(1974–9999)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
12
Diameter (mm)
28
Description
2½ Euros from Portugal. Issued in 2012. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 28 mm and weighs 12 g.
- Obverse
- The coat of arms of Portugal is featured, along with a plan of part of the historic center of Guimarães, the face value "2.50 euro", the year and the inscription "REPÚBLICA PORTUGUESA" (Portuguese Republic).
- Reverse
- A plan of part of the historic center of Guimarães and a representation of an alleyway. On the right, the Unesco World Heritage logo with the inscriptions "PATRIMÓNIO MUNDIAL" and "UNESCO". On the left, the inscription "CENTRO HISTÓRICO" (historic center) and "GUIMARÃES" the name of the city. At the bottom is the workshop mark with the letters "INCM" and "A. MARINHO", the name of engraver António Marinho.
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 INCM | 1.7K | Proof |
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