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2 1/2 Euros World Heritage - Vinha da Ilha do Pico, Proof issue
| Issuer | Imprensa Nacional-Casa da Moeda (INCM) |
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| Year | 2011 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | At center, a stylized grapevine grows from a base of volcanic lava rock formations characteristic of the Azores, its trunk and spreading branches filling the field. To the upper left, the Portuguese national arms appear within a circular cartouche. The denomination '2,50 euro' is inscribed to the right, with the date '2011' running vertically along the right side. The legend 'REPÚBLICA PORTUGUESA' arcs along the upper rim. |
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| Obverse lettering | REPÚBLICA PORTUGUESA 2011 2,50 euro (Translation: PORTUGUESE REPUBLIC 2011 2.50 euro) |
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The vineyards of Pico Island were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2004, recognized specifically for the extraordinary network of dry-stone walls — thousands of kilometers of basalt currais — built by Azorean farmers over centuries to shelter vines from Atlantic winds and salt spray. The resulting Verdelho wines were prized across Europe and reportedly served at the Russian imperial court.
Portugal's 2½ euro denomination was introduced precisely for this commemorative series, with no circulation equivalent issued alongside it.