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5 Euros 500 years of portuguese post office; Silver
2020 year| Silver (.925) | 14 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2020 |
| Value | 5 Euros 5 EUR = USD 5.48 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#237118 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
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 5 Euro silver coin commemorating 500 years of the Portuguese post office features a unique design that incorporates a piece of history into its minting process. The coin's reverse side features a replica of the first Portuguese postage stamp, issued in 1853, which depicts a portrait of King Pedro V. To create this design, the mint used a special technique called "mint-marking" where a small replica of the stamp was actually embedded into the coin's surface. This resulted in a raised texture that gives the coin a distinctive tactile feel, making it stand out from other coins. This innovative minting technique not only adds visual appeal to the coin but also serves as a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of Portugal.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1221 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Silver) 2020 coin.
