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500 Escudos European Culture Capital, Gold
| Issuer | Imprensa Nacional-Casa da Moeda (INCM) |
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| Year | 2001 |
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| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a continuation of the abstract swirling curved-line motif filling the field, evoking dynamic cultural energy. At the centre, a rectangular plaque bears the inscription 'Porto' above the year '2001', with decorative ornamentation integrating the numerals. The legend 'CAPITAL EUROPEIA DA CULTURA' is arranged around the lower and upper periphery, commemorating Porto's designation as European Capital of Culture for 2001. |
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| Reverse lettering | 2001 Porto CAPITAL EUROPEIA DA CULTURA |
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