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2 1/2 Euro Granary houses from northwest of Portugal, Gold
| Issuer | Imprensa Nacional - Casa da Moeda |
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| Year | 2018 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | The obverse depicts a single traditional Portuguese espigueiro (granary) elevated on stone stilts, rendered in fine relief against a polished field. The structure is surmounted by a decorative cross finial and features characteristic vertical slat ventilation panels along its sides. To the right of the granary, the Portuguese national coat of arms is displayed within a shield. Along the lower rim, the legend reads '2018 PORTUGAL 2,5 EURO' in incuse lettering. |
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| Mintage | 2018 INCM - Proof - 996 |
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Part of Portugal's ongoing "Património Cultural Imaterial" series, this issue commemorates the espigueiros — the elevated stone granaries of the Minho and Lima river valleys, built on stilts or mushroom-shaped supports to allow air circulation and deter rodents. The design program for this series was authorized under INCM's broader cultural heritage mandate, which has produced collector-focused bullion hybrids at unusual denominations since the 2010s.
The 2½ euro face value is essentially nominal — a legal tender fiction anchoring the piece within Portuguese law while the gold content drives its actual worth.