Portugal's 2½ euro denomination was introduced specifically for commemorative issues, giving INCM a mid-tier option between the standard circulation series and the more expensive silver program. This piece marks the London 2012 Summer Games, one of the more expensive modern Olympics to host, with a final bill exceeding £8.9 billion against an original budget of £2.4 billion.
Portugal's 2½ euro denomination was introduced specifically for commemorative issues, giving INCM a mid-tier option between the standard circulation series and the more expensive silver program. This piece marks the London 2012 Summer Games, one of the more expensive modern Olympics to host, with a final bill exceeding £8.9 billion against an original budget of £2.4 billion.