10 Euros (European Union Membership of Portugal and Spain; proof issue) 2006 front 10 Euros (European Union Membership of Portugal and Spain; proof issue) 2006 back
10 Euros (European Union Membership of Portugal and Spain; proof issue) 2006 photo
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10 Euros European Union Membership of Portugal and Spain; proof issue

2006 year
Silver (.925) 27 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
Period
Third Republic (1974-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2006
Value
10 Euros 10 EUR = USD 11
Currency
Euro (2002-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
27 g
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#17109
Rarity index
78%

Reverse

Map of Europe with dates 1986 2006, below a bridge with inscribed "PORTUGAL - ESPANNA" and the face value "10 EURO".Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ADESÃO ÀS COMUNIDADES EUROPEIAS
1986
2006
PORTUGAL-ESPANHA
10
EURO
JOSÉ CÂNDIDO·INCM

Engraver: José Cândido

Edge

Fine grooves.Automatically translated

Comment

The certificate states that a maximum of 12,000 coins of each of the two coins (Spanish and Portuguese bearing common visual features) were minted, of which 4,000 were sold together in a joint collector’s box.


Interesting fact

The 2006 Portuguese-Spanish EU Membership 10 Euro coin was designed by the artist José Joaquim da Silva, and it features a unique design that showcases the cultural and historical ties between Portugal and Spain. The coin's design includes elements such as the Roman Bridge of Lugo, the Jerónimos Monastery, and the Tower of Belém, which are all important landmarks in both countries. This coin is a beautiful representation of the shared history and culture between Portugal and Spain, and it's a great collector's item for anyone interested in numismatics or European history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2006 INCM 8416 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Euros (European Union Membership of Portugal and Spain; proof issue) 2006 coin.