500th Anniversary of the First Contact with Timor

2 euro · 2015

Portugal

Portugal 2 euro 2015 — 500th Anniversary of the First Contact with Timor
Circulated mintage500,000
Estimated value≈ 3 €
BU mintage3,976
Estimated value≈ 9–11 €
Proof mintage3,039
Estimated value≈ 17–21 €
About these estimates · 2026-10-11

Indicative values per coin from the linked catalogue references or completed sales, excluding delivery and auction fees. Displayed in whole euros; ranges narrower than EUR 1 become one rounded estimate. Circulated uses VF–XF, not UNC. BU and Proof collector prices may assume original packaging. Missing or ambiguous grades remain unavailable. Actual value depends on condition, packaging and exact variant.

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Coin motif

The design depicts a XVI Century ship, representing the arrival of the Portuguese navigators to the island, and a local house thatched roof top, including the typical wood sculptures, permanent memories of myths and legends.

Source (shortened): ECB ↗

Technical details

Mass
8,5
Diameter
25,75
Thickness
2,2
Material
Inner Part: Cupronickel; Outer Part: Nickel brass
Designer
Fernando Fonseca

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