Description
The coin depicts the first Portuguese King, his sword and the Castle of Guimarães. It is here that it Portugal is considered to have become an independent nation in the XII century.
Subject of commemoration
European Capital of Culture 2012, the city of Guimarães in the North of Portugal
Date of issue
2012-06-01
Issuing country
Portugal
Coin image
Official Journal
Issuing volume
520000