Portugal 2009 Euro coins BU set
Three different euro designs were chosen from entries to a national
competition. Designer Vítor Manuel Fernandes dos Santos, who drew his
inspiration from historical symbols and the seals of the first King of
Portugal, Dom Afonso Henriques, won the competition with the following
motifs: €1 and €2 coins: the country's castles and coats of arms are set
amid the European stars. This symbolises dialogue, the exchange of
values and the dynamics of the building of Europe. The centrepiece is
the royal seal of 1144. Edge lettering of the €2 coin: five coats of
arms and seven castles, all equally spaced.
€1 and €2 coins: the
country's castles and coats of arms are set amid the European stars.
This symbolises dialogue, the exchange of values and the dynamics of the
building of Europe. The centrepiece is the royal seal of 1144. Edge
lettering of the €2 coin: five coats of arms and seven castles, all
equally spaced.
10, 20 and 50-cent coins: these depict the royal seal of 1142 as the centrepiece of the design.
1, 2 and 5-cent coins: these bear the image of the first royal seal, from 1134, along with the inscription "Portugal".
Weight - 42,92 g.
Quality - BU (Brilliant Uncirculated)
Nominal - 3,88 euro
Composition Bimetallic - various
Circulation - 18'000 pcs.
Country of origin - Portugal
Year - 2009
