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European Capital of Culture 2012, the city of Guimarães in the North of Portugal

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

European Capital of Culture 2012, the city of Guimarães in the North of Portugal coin

Official Journal

C160 06.06.2012

Issuing volume

520000