Portugal 2 Euro 2017 Raul Brandão

In 2017 it was 150 years ago that the famous Portuguese writer Raul Brandão (12-3-1867 - 05-12-1930) was born. Raul Brandão was born near Porto and chose... Read more
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Additional Information

SKU PT17-2EUR10
Theme Raul Brandao
Worth 2 euro
Metal Koper-nikkel-messing
Country Portugal
Quality UNC
Circulation 500.000
Year 2017
Weight 8,5 gram
Diameter 25,75
Category Special 2 euro coins

Product Description

In 2017 it was 150 years ago that the famous Portuguese writer Raul Brandão (12-3-1867 - 05-12-1930) was born. Raul Brandão was born near Porto and chose to serve in the army. In 1912 he left the army and fully committed himself to writing various books. Because Raul Brandão came from a family of sailors his stories were often about fishermen, sailors, and the sea. To commemorate the fact that 2017 marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of Raul Brandão Portugal has issued a special 2 Euro coin. On the face of the coin is an image of Raul Brandão. On the left side of the coin his name Raul Brandão, as well as the years 1867 and 2017, are shown. On the right side is the country name Portugal. This currency is, naturally, legal tender.