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Three different euro designs were chosen from entries to a national competition. Designer Vítor Manuel Fernandes dos Santos, who drew his inspiration from historical symbols and the seals of the first King of Portugal, Dom Afonso Henriques, won the competition with the following motifs:
On new year's day 2002, Portugal, like the other 11 members of the Eurozone, started using Euro notes and Euro coins for cash transactions. Within a few months, the old coins and banknotes in Escudos have been withdrawn. We have uncirculated sets from each of the twelve countries in stock now for immediate delivery.
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EUR 2: Here the country’s castles and coats of arms are set amid the European stars. This symbolises dialogue, the exchange of values and the dynamics of the building of Europe. The centrepiece is the royal seal of 1144. Edge lettering of the 2 euro coin: five coats of arms and seven castles, all equally spaced. |
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EUR 1: Same as above. |
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10, 20 and 50 cent coins: These depict the royal seal of 1142 as the centrepiece of the design. |
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10, 20 and 50 cent coins: These depict the royal seal of 1142 as the centrepiece of the design. |
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10, 20 and 50 cent coins: These depict the royal seal of 1142 as the centrepiece of the design. |
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1, 2 and 5 cent coins: These show the first royal seal, from 1134, along with the word "Portugal". |
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1, 2 and 5 cent coins: These show the first royal seal, from 1134, along with the word "Portugal". |
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1, 2 and 5 cent coins: These show the first royal seal, from 1134, along with the word "Portugal". |