2 Euro Commemorative coins Portugal 2020
730 years since the foundation of the University of Coimbra
On the Obverse, at the top left, the tower of the University of Coimbra is depicted, while the entire lower part of the coin features the inscription "UNIVERSIDADE DE COIMBRA 730 ANOS", written in a peculiar way: on four lines and with the addition of triangles placed between the letters. Immediately below the inscription, is the inscription in smaller letters, "PORTUGAL 2020". To the upper right, near the edge, are the name of the author and that of the mint, "Esc. J.J. BRITO - CASA DA MOEDA", written in an arc. On the outside part are placed 12 five-pointed stars, representing the European Union. The coin's Reverse is the new common side of Euro coins, with the face value "2" on the left and the European continent on the right, overlapped by the inscription "EURO". Six vertical lines with a star at each end are placed behind the Europe's image.
Edge: finely milled, with 7 castles and 5 heraldic coats of arms in incuse.
Diameter: 25,75 mm
Thickness: 2,20 mm
Weight: 8,5 g
Composition: bimetallic coin (outer part: copper-nickel, inner part: nickel-brass).
| Date | Rarity | Circulation coins | Uncirculated | Proof | Total mintage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | NC | 350.000 | 5.000 | 5.000 | 360.000 |
75 years since the formation of the United Nations
On the obverse, in the bottom centre, is the logo of the United Nations, while on the upper part of the coin, is the minting year "2020" with the inscription "PORTUGAL" underneath; immediately below are the inscriptions "UN 75 YEARS" and "ONU 75 ANOS" (with the number "75" present only once and larger than the other inscriptions). To the right and left of the logo, are the name of the author "ANDRÉ LETRIA" and that of the mint "CASA DA MOEDA", both written on two lines. On the outside part are placed 12 five-pointed stars, representing the European Union. The coin's Reverse is the new common side of Euro coins, with the face value "2" on the left and the European continent on the right, overlapped by the inscription "EURO". Six vertical lines with a star at each end are placed behind the Europe's image.
Edge: finely milled, with 7 castles and 5 heraldic coats of arms in incuse.
Diameter: 25,75 mm
Thickness: 2,20 mm
Weight: 8,5 g
Composition: bimetallic coin (outer part: copper-nickel, inner part: nickel-brass).
| Date | Rarity | Circulation coins | Uncirculated | Proof | Total mintage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | NC | 500.000 | 5.000 | 5.000 | 510.000 |