© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
1 Euro 2nd map
| 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 |
| Years | 2008-2024 |
| 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#9894 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
A map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1 EURO LL
Engraver: Luc Luycx
Edge
Segmented reeding
Comment
From 2011 onwards the design of the Obverse changed to display more thin and delicate lines and motifs, this can be seen in the following image below (comparison between 2002 design, and the new 2011-date one):
