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8 Euros Values of Football - Celebration, .925 Silver
| Issuer | Imprensa Nacional-Casa da Moeda (INCM) |
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| Year | 2003 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | The Portuguese coat of arms appears in the right field, rendered in fine detail against a plain background. To the left, a stylized abstract composition depicts a row of celebrating figures formed from geometric, faceted shapes suggestive of a football surface, conveying a sense of motion and jubilation. The circular legend REPÚBLICA PORTUGUESA arcs along the upper rim in Latin script, with the date 2003 completing the arc to the right. The denomination 8 euro is inscribed in the lower right field beneath the coat of arms. The overall design combines heraldic tradition with modern graphic artistry. |
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| Obverse lettering | REPÚBLICA PORTUGUESA 2003 8 euro |
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Portugal's 8 euro denomination was invented specifically for the UEFA Euro 2004 commemorative program — the country needed a face value high enough to cover precious metal costs but distinct enough to avoid confusion with circulating coinage. The series ran across multiple releases in 2003 and 2004, each depicting a different aspect of the game, with this "Celebration" piece marking one of four thematic strikes in the program.