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Medal - Fernando Pessoa
| Location | Portugal |
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| Year | 2006 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | Three-quarter length effigy of Portuguese poet Fernando Pessoa (1888–1935), depicted wearing a suit, bow tie, and wide-brimmed hat, holding a pen, adapted from the design of the Banco de Portugal 100 Escudos banknote (Ch.9). The name FERNANDO PESSOA and birth/death dates 1888–1935 appear in the field to the left and upper right, with the denomination 100 CEM ESCUDOS and series Ch.9 inscribed to the right. Designer and sculptor signatures PAES FERREIRA Del. and F. COUTO Esc. are visible in the lower field. |
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| Obverse lettering | FERNANDO PESSOA 1888 1935 100 CEM ESCUDOS Ch.9 PAES FERREIRA Del. F. COUTO Esc. |
| Reverse description | Central field bears an inscribed text within a wreath of oak branches with acorns, tied at the base with a ribbon banner bearing the legend 23º encontro. A circular legend runs along the outer rim. The overall design commemorates the Banco de Portugal Retirees' Day (Dia do Reformado) meeting held in Lisbon on 20 May 2006. |
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