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150th Anniversary of the Portuguese Red Cross

Description

The design depicts a visual composition based on the well-known cross, symbol of the organisation, replicated several times to represent the expansion of the humanitarian action both in Portugal and abroad. The contour of a hand in the background symbolises the different kinds of help given to people by the organisation, mostly medical help, but also cooperating, constructing and supporting. On the left side, in a semi-circle, is the inscription "CRUZ VERMELHA PORTUGUESA". At the top, is the Coat of Arms and the name of the issuing country "PORTUGAL" and at the bottom, the years "1865" and "2015". The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Subject of commemoration

150th Anniversary of the Portuguese Red Cross

Date of issue

2015-04-01

Issuing country

Portugal

Coin image

150th Anniversary of the Portuguese Red Cross coin

Official Journal

C 93 20.03.2015

Issuing volume

520000