10 Euro Cents (1st map) 2002-2007 front 10 Euro Cents (1st map) 2002-2007 back
10 Euro Cents (1st map) 2002-2007 photo
© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)

10 Euro Cents 1st map

 
Nordic gold (89% Copper, 5% Aluminium, 5% Zinc, 1% Tin) 4.10 g 19.75 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
Period
Third Republic (1974-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
2002-2007
Value
10 Euro Cents 0.10 EUR = USD 0.11
Currency
Euro (2002-date)
Composition
Nordic gold (89% Copper, 5% Aluminium, 5% Zinc, 1% Tin)
Weight
4.10 g
Diameter
19.75 mm
Thickness
1.93 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#156
Rarity index
4%

Reverse

A map, next to the face value, symbolizes the gathering of the fifteen nations of the European Union

Script: Latin

Lettering: 10 EURO CENT LL

Engraver: Luc Luycx

Edge

Indented

Interesting fact

The 10 Euro Cents coin from Portugal is made of a unique alloy called Nordic gold, which is a combination of 89% copper, 5% aluminum, 5% zinc, and 1% tin. This alloy gives the coin a distinctive color and durability, making it stand out from other coins in circulation.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2002 INCM 15000 - - - - - -
2003 INCM 15000 - - - - - -
2004 INCM 15000 - - - - - -
2005 INCM 10000 - - - - - -
2006 INCM 3000 - - - - - -
2007 INCM 2500 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Euro Cents (1st map) 2002-2007 coin.