Specifications:

Composition: Copper-plated steel

Weight: 3.92 g

Diameter: 21.25 mm

Edge: Smooth with scalloping

Alignment: Medal (0°)

Mint mark: None (standard euro issue)

Historical Insight:
Introduced in 2002, euro coinage marked a major shift in Portugal’s monetary history, replacing the escudo after decades of national circulation. Portugal’s euro designs intentionally reference medieval seals and heraldry to underline continuity between the modern republic and its early statehood.

Collecting Note:
Portuguese euro cents from the first euro year are widely collected as early Eurozone issues. Coins with documented provenance, such as storage unit finds, add contextual value, especially for collectors interested in circulation history and real-world recovery stories.