2 Euros 25th of April bridge

€2.00
IssuerPortugal
Year2016
TypeCommemorative circulation coin
Value2 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2002-date)
CompositionBimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring
Weight8.5 g
Dimensions25.75 mm
Thickness2.2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: José Aurélio
Reverse: Luc Luycx
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#866, Schön#361
Obverse descriptionThe design depicts the image of the bridge. At the top right is the inscription ‘PORTUGAL’. At the bottom right are the inscriptions ‘PONTE’, ‘25 DE ABRIL’, ‘1966’, and ‘2016’, one below the other. At the bottom left is the mintmark ‘INCM’ and at the bottom center is the name of the designer ‘JOSÉ AURÉLIO’. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringPORTUGAL PONTE 25 DE ABRIL 1966 2016 INCM JOSÉ AURÉLIO
(Translation: Portugal Bridge April 25 1966 2016 INCM José Aurélio)
Reverse descriptionA map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering2 EURO LL
EdgeFinely ribbed with seven castles and five coats of arms
MintINCM
Lisbon, Portugal
Mintage2016 INCM - - 500 000
2016 INCM - BU set - 4 860
2016 INCM - Proof - 3 530
Catalog ID7029493650
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