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5 Euros José Afonso; Gold
2023 year| Gold (.999) | 15.55 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2023 |
| Value | 5 Euros 5 EUR = USD 5.48 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 15.55 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#373940 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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 non-circulating coin minted in 2023 by the Portuguese Mint to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of José Afonso, a renowned Portuguese musician and composer. The coin's design features an image of José Afonso on the obverse, while the reverse features a stylized representation of a guitar, which was Afonso's primary instrument. The coin is made of .999 gold and weighs 15.55 grams. Its mintage is limited to 2,000 pieces, making it a rare and collectible item for coin enthusiasts and music lovers alike.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Gold) 2023 coin.
