2½ Euros (Cante Alentejano; Silver) 2016 front 2½ Euros (Cante Alentejano; Silver) 2016 back
2½ Euros (Cante Alentejano; Silver) 2016 photo
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2½ Euros Cante Alentejano; Silver

2016 year
Silver (.925) 12 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
Period
Third Republic (1974-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2016
Value
2½ Euros 2.5 EUR = USD 2.74
Currency
Euro (2002-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
12 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#87328
Rarity index
84%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CANTE ALENTEJANO
PATRIMÓNIO
IMATERIAL DA
HUMANIDADE
UNESCO

Engraver: João Duarte

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Released in cork case with numbered certificate of guarantee.

Interesting fact

The Cante Alentejano coin, released in 2016, was the first silver coin issued by Portugal with a denomination of 2½ euros. It was part of a series of commemorative coins celebrating the country's cultural heritage, specifically the traditional music and dance of the Alentejo region. The coin's design features a stylized representation of a traditional Alentejo singer, known as a "canteador," and was created by artist José Aurélio. The coin's unique design and limited mintage have made it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and fans of Portuguese culture.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2016 INCM 2496 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2½ Euros (Cante Alentejano; Silver) 2016 coin.