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5 Euros 500 years of portuguese post office
2020 year| Copper-nickel | 14 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2020 |
| Value | 5 Euros 5 EUR = USD 5.48 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#237117 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 38% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
500 anos
do Correio
CASA DA MOEDA
DES. LUIZ DURAN
Designer: Luiz Duran
Comment
On 6 November 1520, King Manuel I published the Royal Charter that created the Post Office, to which his knight Luís Homem was appointed, thus creating the public postal service in our country.Casa da Moeda is marking the 500th anniversary of the Portuguese Post Office with a commemorative collector coin created by Luiz Duran, former Art Director of CTT (The Portuguese Post Office company) and creator of hundreds of postage stamps. The obverse of this coin features the iconic Mala Posta, a horse-drawn carriage that provided regular passenger and mail transport between Lisbon and Porto from the mid-19th century onwards.
Interesting fact
The circulating commemorative coin 5 Euros (500 years of Portuguese post office) 2020 from Portugal is the first coin in the country to feature a unique design element known as a "color-shifting" effect. This means that the coin's design appears one way under normal lighting conditions, but changes to a different color when viewed at an angle or under different lighting conditions. This innovative feature was achieved through the use of advanced nanotechnology and represents a significant milestone in the minting process.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 40000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Euros (500 years of portuguese post office) 2020 coin.
