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Medal - Furnas - São Miguel - Açores
| Location | Azores (Portugal) |
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| Weight | 11.88 g |
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| Obverse description | The inner field depicts a scenic view of Furnas, showing fumaroles emitting steam in the background, figures and structures along a lakeside promenade in the middle ground, and geothermal cooking mounds (used to prepare the traditional cozido stew) in the foreground. The surrounding border features the legend divided at top and bottom, interspersed with a ring of small five-pointed stars. |
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| Obverse lettering | FURNAS SÃO MIGUEL - AÇORES |
| Reverse description | The inner field features a relief map of the island of São Miguel set against a geometric lattice background pattern representing the Atlantic Ocean, with a small raised pin marking the location of Furnas. The outer border carries the circular legend at top, with six five-pointed stars along the lower arc, and a small maker's mark reading PRENSACAR TOKENS visible in the upper inner field. |
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