Portugal 2005 End of world war II
End of world war II
1945 marks the end of
World War II. V-E Day (Victory in Europe Day) is May 8th 1945. War doesn't end
in the Pacific until August of 1945 with the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and
Nagasaki.
This coin is dedicated to
commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Second World War.
Obverse -Quill pens horizontal at left center, national
arms at lower right, lettering:
REPÚBLICA PORTUGUESA 8 EURO. Reverse
- Four quill pens upright,
outlined map of Europe in background Lettering:
FIM DA II GUERRA MUNDIAL 1945 - 2005 JOÃO DUARTE INCM.
Denomination - 8 euro
Weight - 31.1 g.
Quality
- Proof (mirror surface, matte relief) in the original box with a certificate
of authenticity and a capsule
Diameter
- 36.00 mm.
Composition
- Silver '925
Circulation - 35'000 pcs.
Country of origin - Portugal
Year
of release - 2005
