2 Euros Tokyo Olympic Games
2021 year| Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring | 8.50 g | 25.75 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2021 |
| Value | 2 Euros 2 EUR = USD 2.19 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring |
| Weight | 8.50 g |
| Diameter | 25.75 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#274850 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
A geographical map of Western Europe spans the outer ring and inner core on the right side of the coin. The inscription 2 EURO is superimposed over the map of Europe, with the numeral “2” located in an open field representing the eastern Atlantic Ocean. 12 stars are located on the right side of the outer ring, with six stars atop the map of Europe and six stars below it; six vertical stripes cut across the inner core of the coin, visually connecting the upper and lower star segments.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2 EURO
LL
Designer: Luc Luycx
Edge
Finely reeded with inscription: seven castles and five coats of arms
Comment
This coin commemorates the Tokyo Olympic games originally scheduled to take place between 24 July and 9 August 2020, it was postponed in March 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is the second time that Tokyo has hosted the Summer Olympic Games, the first being in 1964. It is also the first city in Asia to host the Summer Olympic Games twice, and overall the fourth Olympics to be held in Japan, which also hosted the Winter Olympics in 1972 (Sapporo) and 1998 (Nagano).
Interesting fact
The 2 Euro commemorative coin from Portugal featuring the Tokyo Olympic Games 2021 is the first bi-metallic coin to be issued by the country. Bi-metallic coins are made of two different metals, in this case, a nickel brass clad nickel center in a copper-nickel ring, which provides a unique and eye-catching design.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4998 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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