2 Euros (Guimarães) 2012 front 2 Euros (Guimarães) 2012 back
2 Euros (Guimarães) 2012 photo
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2 Euros Guimarães

2012 year
Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring 8.5 g 25.75 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
Period
Third Republic (1974-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2012
Value
2 Euros 2 EUR = USD 2.19
Currency
Euro (2002-date)
Composition
Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring
Weight
8.5 g
Diameter
25.75 mm
Thickness
2.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#34225
Rarity index
8%

Reverse

A map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders

Script: Latin

Lettering: 2 EURO LL

Engraver: Luc Luycx

Edge

Finely ribbed with seven castles and five coats of arms

Interesting fact

The coin features a unique design that showcases the city of Guimarães, which was named the European Capital of Culture in 2012. The coin's bimetallic composition, with a nickel brass clad nickel center in a copper-nickel ring, gives it a distinctive look and feel. Additionally, the coin's weight of 8.5 grams makes it stand out from other coins in circulation.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2012 INCM 8626 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Euros (Guimarães) 2012 coin.