Portugal 2 euros 2011 - Fernao Mendes Pinto (Colored)

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UNCGrade ExplanationA new condition coin that does not have any sign of wear. Marks on the coin that may come from the manufacturing process do not keep a coin from being unciruclated

Krause - Mishler	KM# 804
Details	The coin commemorates the 500th anniversary of the birth of Fernao Mendes Pinto, the Portuguese explorer of the Asian seas and countries. His book on discoveries and adventures was published posthumously. The inner part of the coin depicts a sailing ship on several wave shaped inscriptions referring to Portugal, Lisbon, his book and some of his travel destinations. The inscriptions "Portugal" appears underneath. His name combined with the years 1511 and 2011 appear on top of the inner part. The coin's outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European Union flag Issue date: 15 September 2011
Specifications	Diameter - 25.75mm Thickness - 2.2mm Weight - 8.5gr
Composition	BiAlloy (Nk/Ng), ring Cupronickel (75% copper - 25% nickel clad on nickel core), center Nickel brass
Edge	Five coats of arms and seven castles equally spaced
Comments	Legend: Republica Portuguesa, Fernao Mendes Pinto This coin has been artificially colorized

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