2½ Euros (Olympic; Bimetallic foil silver and gold) 2012 front 2½ Euros (Olympic; Bimetallic foil silver and gold) 2012 back
2½ Euros (Olympic; Bimetallic foil silver and gold) 2012 photo
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2½ Euros Olympic; Bimetallic foil silver and gold

2012 year
Bimetallic: gold (.999) centre in silver (.925) ring (3.1 g gold, 12 g silver) 15.1 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
Period
Third Republic (1974-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2012
Value
2½ Euros 2.5 EUR = USD 2.74
Currency
Euro (2002-date)
Composition
Bimetallic: gold (.999) centre in silver (.925) ring (3.1 g gold, 12 g silver)
Weight
15.1 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#46809
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Judo players and geometric pattern

Script: Latin

Lettering: JOGOS OLÍMPICOS DE LONDRES

Engraver: José João de Brito

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique bimetallic design, with a gold center surrounded by a silver ring. The gold center has a purity of 99.9% and the silver ring has a purity of 92.5%. This combination of metals creates a striking visual effect and adds to the coin's collectibility.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2012 INCM 775 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2½ Euros (Olympic; Bimetallic foil silver and gold) 2012 coin.