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500 Escudos European Culture Capital
| Issuer | Imprensa Nacional-Casa da Moeda (INCM) |
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| Year | 2001 |
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| Currency | Escudo (1911-2001) |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features the same fluid abstract motif of sweeping intersecting curved lines filling the field, symbolising cultural connectivity across Europe. At the centre is a rectangular tablet bearing the official logo of Porto as European Capital of Culture 2001, comprising a stylised flame or torch device above the inscription 'Porto'. The circular legend 'CAPITAL EUROPEIA DA CULTURA' runs along the rim, with the year '2001' completing the inscription. |
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| Mintage | ND (2001) INCM - - 1,000,000 |
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