2 Euros, Portugal - 2002, 1st Euro Card - Changeover to the Euro - TheRedshop

Country: Portugal 🇵🇹
Year of issue: 2002
Face value: 2 euros
Metal: Bimetallic (cupronickel core, nickel-brass ring)
Diameter: 25.75 mm
Weight: 8.5 g
Obverse: the royal seals of Portugal surrounded by the 12 stars of the European Union.
Reverse: the 1st map of Europe, used on all the 1 and 2 euro coins of the member countries at that time.

This coin is one of the first Portuguese euro coins, testifying to a major economic turning point for the country and the European Union. The Portuguese royal seal, present on the obverse, recalls Portugal's history and national identity while affirming its integration into the eurozone. It is part of the euro commemorative series adopted by all member countries. 

Its reverse features the map of Europe with the twelve stars of the European Union, while the front side celebrates Portugal's entry into the Euro with a star adorned with the national coat of arms surrounded by the twelve European stars.
A valuable asset for numismatists and European coin enthusiasts.
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