- Portugal 2012
- ISSUE DATE : 22-06-2012
- DESIGNER : José de Guimarães>
- DIAMETER : 25,75mm
- WEIGHT : 8,5 grams
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The European Capital of Culture 2012
Edited by tiko165
24-11-2014 the 14:23
The coins depicts three of Guimarães most relevant symbols: King Afonso Henriques and his sword and a part of the city castle.
On the left, the Portuguese Coat of Arms and the indication of the issuing country: Portugal. On the bottom right is the Guimarães 2012 event logo and the artist name: José de Guimarães.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
Issued coins
2012: 520.000