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| Issuer | Madeira (Portugal) |
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| Year | 2005 |
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| Composition | Brass |
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| Obverse description | Central design features a stylized radiant sun with a human face, its rays extending dynamically across the field, flanked by two wine glasses evocative of Madeira's renowned viticulture. A small Portuguese heraldic shield appears in the lower right field. The word PROVA is inscribed within the inner circle at the left. The date 2005 appears in the lower central field. The circular legend REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA REGIAO AUTONOMA DA MADEIRA runs along the outer rim, bordered below by a ring of twelve stars. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The large numeral 20 occupies the central field, superimposed over a dove in flight carrying an olive branch, symbolizing peace and unity. Encircling the denomination is a ring of human hands in various gestures — including a clasped handshake at the base — representing cooperation and solidarity among peoples. Twelve stars are arranged along the inner border, referencing European unity. The multilingual legend TRIAL · ESSAI · PRUEBA · MUSTER curves along the upper rim, identifying this piece as a trial strike. |
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