10 Euro – Bordalo II (2023) – Cosmos Of Collectibles

10 Euro – Bordalo II (2023)

Image source: Casa da Moeda

Additional information

Title / Occasion	Bordalo II
Country	Portugal
Denomination	10 Euro
Year of Issue	2023
Material	Silver
Fineness	Ag .925
Size (mm)	40.00
Weight	19.30 g
Shape	Round
Edge	Reeded
Quality	Proof
Mint	Casa Da Moeda
Mintage	4000
Special Techniques	Special finish
Series	Arte Contemporânea Urbana
Designer	Artur Bordalo

Description obverse

Depiction of an artwork by Artur Bordalo; on the left, coat of arms of Portugal. PORTUGAL 10€, 2023

Description reverse

Depiction of an artwork by Artur Bordalo. BORDALO II, ARTIVIST

Remarks

On both sides of the silver coin there is a half-moon made of recycled polymer, something which represented a new technical challenge for the Portuguese Mint, which joined forces with the Centre for Innovation in Polymer Engineering (PIEP).