2 Euros (Portuguese Olympic Team for Rio 2016) 2016 front 2 Euros (Portuguese Olympic Team for Rio 2016) 2016 back
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2 Euros Portuguese Olympic Team for Rio

2016 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
2016
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#84061
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

Comment

Double die obverse varieties are known to exist.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Portuguese Olympic Team for Rio 2016 commemorative coin is that it features a unique design that incorporates a nickel brass clad nickel center in a copper-nickel ring, giving it a distinctive bimetallic appearance.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2016 INCM 5513 - - - - - -

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