Portugal 7½ Euros, 2020
Gonçalo Byrne; Silver
Information
Country
Portugal
Portugal
Currency
Euro
(2002 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
7½ Euros
Year
2020
Ruler
Third Republic
(1974–9999)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
13.5
Diameter (mm)
33
Description
7½ Euros from Portugal. Issued in 2020. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 33 mm and weighs 13.5 g.
- Obverse
- The final coin in the Portuguese Architecture series is dedicated to Gonçalo Byrne, one of the most prestigious Portuguese architects and author of a vast work that has already received many Portuguese and international awards of particular significance in the areas of heritage and culture. This coin, created by sculptor Eloísa Byrne, features a representation of the Port of Lisbon’s Maritime Traffic Control Tower, an award-winning design that is one of the most emblematic examples of the work of architect Gonçalo Byrne.
- Reverse
- The maritime traffic control tower at APL in Lisbon, built in 2001.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 866 | Proof |
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