2000 Dobras Luxembourg - 25 Centimes

Issuer	Banco Central de São Tomé e Príncipe
Year	1999
Type	Non-circulating coin
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Obverse description	The national coat of arms of São Tomé and Príncipe is centrally displayed in high relief, depicting two sea eagles supporting a shield adorned with a black star and a cocoa tree, with a scroll below bearing the national motto 'UNIDADE DISCIPLINA TRABALHO'. The circular legend 'REPÚBLICA DEMOCRÁTICA DE S. TOMÉ E PRÍNCIPE' runs along the upper periphery in Latin lettering. The date '1999' appears in the lower field. The proof finish imparts a highly polished mirror field contrasting with the finely frosted devices.
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Reverse description	The reverse features a relief map of Europe occupying the right portion of the field, commemorating the introduction of the Euro. At centre-left, an actual Luxembourg 25 Centimes coin dated 1972 is inlaid into the host coin's field, displaying the denomination '25 CMES' flanked by oak branches. The flag of Luxembourg appears in low relief to the upper left. The legend 'O ANO DO EURO' and the date '1 Janeiro 1999' arc across the upper field, while the denominations '2000 DOBRAS' and '1 EURO' are inscribed in two lines at the lower left.
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