Portugal 2007 Portuguese Presidency of the European Union
Portuguese Presidency of
the European Union
The presidency of the
Council of the European Union is responsible for the functioning of
the Council of the
European Union, which is the co-legislator of the EU legislature alongside
the European Parliament. It rotates among the member states
of the EU every six months. The presidency is not an
individual, but rather the position is held by a national government. It is
sometimes incorrectly referred to as the "president of
the European Union". The presidency's function is to chair
meetings of the council, determine its agendas, set a work programme and
facilitate dialogue both at Council meetings and with other EU
institutions.
The inner part of the coin
features a cork oak (quercus suber). The Coat of Arms of
Portugal is depicted beneath the lower branches to the left of the trunk, while
the word “PORTUGAL”, written over three lines, appears on the right. Inscribed
in the form of an arc along the edge of the inner part of the coin below the
tree are the artist’s signature (I. Vilar), the year of issue (2007), the
mintmark (INCM) and the legend “PRESIDÊNCIA DO CONSELHO DA UE”. The outer ring
of the coin bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
Weight - 8.5 g.
Quality - UNC (Uncirculated)
Diameter - 25.75 mm.
Composition - Bimetallic - nickel brass clad
nickel center in copper-nickel ring
Circulation - 2'000'000 pcs.
Country of origin - Portugal
Year of release - 2007
