Portugal 2 Euros, 2020

730 years of the University of Coimbra

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Portugal Portugal
Currency Euro (2002 – 9999)
Coin type Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination 2 Euros
Year 2020
Ruler Third Republic (1974–9999)
Composition Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 8.5
Diameter (mm) 25.75
Thickness (mm) 2.2

Description

2 Euros from Portugal. Issued in 2020. Struck in Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring. Measures 25.75 mm and weighs 8.5 g.

Obverse
The design depicts the tower of University of Coimbra and a visual composition of triangles representing the roofs of the university of Coimbra, the highest is of the Joanina Library within the lettering ‘UNIVERSIDADE DE COIMBRA 730 ANOS PORTUGAL 2020’ (English – UNIVERSITY OF COIMBRA 730 YEARS PORTUGAL 2020). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
Reverse
A map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.
Edge
Finely reeded with inscription: seven castles and five coats of arms

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage xf au unc Comment Frequency
2020  350K € 3,30 € 3,80 € 3,80 98%
2020  5K — — € 12,00 BU set 3%
2020  5K — — € 32,00 Proof 3%

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