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5 Euros José Afonso, copper-nickel
2023 year| Copper-nickel (CuNi 75/25) | 14 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2023 |
| Value | 5 Euros 5 EUR = USD 5.48 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (CuNi 75/25) |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#373935 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 39% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: CASA DA MOEDA – F. PROVIDÊNCIA
Designer: Francisco Providência
Edge
Reeded
Comment
José Manuel Cerqueira Afonso dos Santos — better known as José Afonso, or Zeca Afonso — was born on August 2nd 1929, in Aveiro, and went on to become one of the most influential figures of the Portuguese 20th century. Poet, singer and composer of countless well known tunes, he gave words, voice and melody to "Grândola, Vila Morena", a song used by the Armed Forces Movement as the signal to start the 25th of April Revolution, in 1974.This collector's coin, which inaugurates the series dedicated to Portuguese Musicians, was created by the prestigious designer and professor at the Department of Communication and Art of the Aveiro University, Francisco Providência.
Interesting fact
The José Afonso coin is a circulating commemorative coin issued by Portugal in 2023 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of José Afonso, a renowned Portuguese musician and composer. The coin features an image of José Afonso on the obverse (front side) and the coat of arms of Portugal on the reverse (back side). The coin is made of copper-nickel (CuNi 75/25) and weighs 14 grams. It has a diameter of 25.75 mm and a mintage of 8,000,000 coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Euros (José Afonso, copper-nickel) 2023 coin.
