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2 1/2 Euros Football World Cup Brazil, Gold
| Issuer | Imprensa Nacional-Casa da Moeda (INCM) |
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| Year | 2014 |
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| Value | 2.5 Euros |
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| Obverse description | The Portuguese coat of arms is depicted in the upper central field, superimposed over a stylized goal net rendered in high relief that fills the coin's field. In the lower portion of the design, a goalkeeper is shown in full-stretch diving motion, reaching for a football in the upper left, conveying dynamic athletic action. The engraver's signature HUGO MACIEL appears along the right rim. The circular legend REPÚBLICA PORTUGUESA arcs along the upper periphery, while the denomination 2,5 EURO is inscribed in the lower exergual area. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a bold central design in which the outstretched arms of the Christ the Redeemer statue of Rio de Janeiro are depicted in two symmetrical sections flanking a central globe rendered in the form of a football, uniting the iconic Brazilian landmark with the theme of the FIFA World Cup. The globe-ball motif occupies the center of the field, emphasizing the global significance of the tournament. The legend MUNDIAL DA FIFA BRASIL 2014 is inscribed along the lower arc of the periphery, identifying the commemorative subject. |
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Portugal's 2014 World Cup issues came in a tiered format across multiple metals, with the gold striking intended primarily for the collector and gift market rather than any expectation of circulation. The timing was deliberate — Portugal had qualified for Brazil 2014 and would go on to exit in the group stage despite fielding Ronaldo, making the celebratory premise of the issue somewhat premature in retrospect.