5 Euros (Iberian Lynx) 2016 front 5 Euros (Iberian Lynx) 2016 back
5 Euros (Iberian Lynx) 2016 photo
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5 Euros Iberian Lynx

2016 year
Copper-nickel 14 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Portugal
Period
Third Republic (1974-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2016
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
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#93359
Rarity index
23%

Reverse

A close shot of a lynx’s head

Script: Latin

Lettering: Lince Ibérico

Translation: Iberian Lynx

Engraver: Luís Valadares

Interesting fact

The Iberian Lynx commemorative coin was designed by the Portuguese artist, José Aurélio, and features an image of the Iberian Lynx, a critically endangered species native to the Iberian Peninsula. The coin's design was chosen through a public contest, and it was minted in 2016 as part of a series of commemorative coins celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Portuguese Revolution.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2016 INCM 52000 - - - - - -

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