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5 Euros The Seahorse
2021 year| Copper-nickel | 14 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2021 |
| 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#296041 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 37% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CATARINA SOBRAL CASA DA MOEDA
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Designer: Catarina Sobral
Comment
An enigmatic creatureSeahorses are very different from all other fish: they swim upright, spend most of their time standing still,
and move slowly. There are about 50 different species worldwide and in Portugal we can find two kinds —
the Hippocampus guttulatus (long-snouted seahorse) and the Hippocampus hippocampus (short-snouted seahorse) —, mostly in the Ria Formosa´s aquatic prairies. Measuring between 12 and 15 centimetres, in general, these enigmatic creatures are worth getting
to know better. The proof version of this collectible coin has some colour details
Interesting fact
The obverse of the coin features a seahorse, a symbol of marine life and the ocean's beauty, surrounded by waves and seaweed. The reverse of the coin features the coat of arms of Portugal, along with the inscription "Portuguese Republic" and the year of issue, 2021. The coin's designer, Joana Vasconcelos, is a renowned Portuguese artist known for her sculptures and installations that often incorporate everyday objects and materials.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 25000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Euros (The Seahorse) 2021 coin.
