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1 Euro 1st map - Mule
2008 year| Bimetallic: copper-nickel clad nickel centre in nickel brass ring | 7.5 g | 23.25 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 1 Euro 1 EUR = USD 1.10 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: copper-nickel clad nickel centre in nickel brass ring |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Diameter | 23.25 mm |
| Thickness | 2.33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#354653 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 42% |
Reverse
A map, next to the face value, shows the gathering of the fifteen states of the European Union
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1 EURO LL
Engraver: Luc Luycx
Edge
Segmented reeding. 3 segments with 28 or 29 reeds.
Comment
The Portugese Mint struck 107,000 One Euro coins in 2008 with the incorrect reverse. The Old Map was used instead of the New Map.Some of them were recovered and it is believed that around 98,000 are still in circulation.
Interesting fact
The 1 Euro coin from Portugal, also known as the "Mule" coin, has a unique feature that sets it apart from other Euro coins. The coin's outer ring is made of a copper-nickel alloy, while the inner core is made of a nickel-brass alloy. This bi-metallic design was chosen to reduce the risk of counterfeiting and to make the coin more durable. The use of two different metals also gives the coin a distinctive look and feel, making it easily recognizable.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 INCM | 98375 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Euro (1st map - Mule) 2008 coin.
