PORTUGAL - 2 € Euro commemorative coin 2012 - Guimaraes Capital of Culture 2012

Description: PORTUGAL - 2€ commemorative coin 2012 - Guimarães Capital of Culture 2012 (uncirculaated coin from roll) The European Capital of Culture is a city designated by the European Union for a period of one calendar year during which it organises a series of cultural events with a strong European dimension. Preparing a European Capital of Culture can be an opportunity for the city to generate considerable cultural, social and economic benefits and it can help foster urban regeneration, change the city's image and raise its visibility and profile on an international scale. In 2012, Guimaraes hosted a major gathering of creators and creations: music, cinema, photography, fine arts, architecture, literature, thought, theatre, dance, street art. In Guimaraes, the artistic products imagined and created by its residents will merge with those coming to the city from all over Europe. Over the course of one year, the city will be the promoter of Europe’s cultural diversity, revealing its creations and welcoming those from other countries. Description - The inner part of the coin depicts a stylised image of Afonso Henriques, the first King of Portugal, together with his sword and the Castle of Guimarães, which is regarded as the birthplace of Portugal as an independent nation in the 12th century. To the left of the image is the Portuguese shield above the word “PORTUGAL”. To the lower right is the inscription “GUIMARÃES 2012” with the logo of Guimarães 2012 European Capital of Culture. Along the lower edge of the inner part are the mintmark “INCM” and the name of the designer, “JOSÉ DE GUIMARÃES”. The outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union. Shipping and handling: International regular mail 3.50$. Registered mail is 8.50$. Combined shipping available - each additional coin shipping and handling fee is 1.50$.

Price: 5.5 USD

Location: TARTU

End Time: 2024-08-03T16:06:27.000Z

Shipping Cost: 3.5 USD