Portuguese 2 Euro commemorative coin 2009
generally information
country ..... Portugal
theme ..... 2nd Games of Lusophony
year of issue ..... 2009
kind of issue ..... loose
mintage ..... 1.285.000
quality of mint ..... brillant uncirculated
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technical parameters
Reeding with seven towers of castle and five "Quinkunx"-shields in vertical succession
The ring is composed of Cooper-Nickel (Cu 75 / Ni 25) and the centre is composed of Nickel, Cooper-Tin-Nickel (Cu 75 / Zn 20 / Ni 05) plated
The weight is 8.50 g, diameter is 25.75 mm
information about theme of issue
The "Jogos da Lusofonia" (Games of Lusophony) are a sports event for all teams of the Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries. 1st Games were in 2006. From July 11th till 19th are the 2nd Games of Lusophony in Lisbon.