Portugal €2 Lusophone Games 2009 — Value and Rarity

Full sheet for Portugal's 2009 €2 commemorative Lusophone Games: estimated value, mintage and obverse description.

Description of the 2 Euro Lusophone Games 2009

2 Euro Commemorative Portugal 2009 Games of Lusophony — Portugal €2 commemorative 2009 Lusophone Games — coin obverse

Another €2 commemorative coin from Portugal minted in 2009 is dedicated to the Games of Lusophony. It was issued on 09/06/2009 by the Lisbon Mint.

On the Obverse, the central part features the Logo of the Olympic Games of Lusophony, which is a stylized figure with a rhythmic gymnastics ribbon.
At the top, there is the Coat of Arms of Portugal with the inscription PORTUGAL in a semicircle below it.
On the lower part of the coin, along its perimeter, is the symbol of the Lisbon mint INCM followed by the inscription 2.os JOGOS DA LUSOFONIA LISBOA and J. Aurélio, the engraver's signature.
Around it, above a texture of concentric circles, stylizing the Olympic stands, are engraved the twelve five-pointed stars representing all European States.

On the Reverse, also known as the value side, the Common Side is engraved as with all €2 commemorative coins.

Edge: 7 castles and 5 coats of arms.

Coin specifications

Country	Portugal
Coin type	Commemorative coin
Subject	Lusophone Games
Denomination	2 euro
Year	2009
Material	Bi-metallic — outer ring: copper-nickel; core: nickel brass / nickel / nickel brass
Diameter	25,75 mm
Thickness	2,20 mm
Weight	8,50 g

Mintage and rarity

Year	Mint	Mintage	Notes
2009	—	1.275.000	1.250.000+ 15.000 Fdc + 10.000 Fs

Market value

Value:

The value of the €2 Commemorative Portugal 2009 dedicated to the Games of Lusophony is approximately €3.50.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the 2009 Portugal Lusophone Games €2 worth?

Listed BU value: €3.50. Mintage: 1.250.000+ 15.000 Fdc + 10.000 Fs.

What is the mintage of the 2009 Lusophone Games coin?

Catalog mintage: 1.250.000+ 15.000 Fdc + 10.000 Fs.

Is the 2009 Lusophone Games €2 rare?

Catalog rarity C — a standard commemorative: collectible, usually near the listed market estimate.

When was the Lusophone Games coin issued?

Issue date listed: 09/06/2009.

Where can I find all Portuguese commemoratives?

In the Portugal pillar catalog: /euro-coins/portugal/2-euro-commemoratives/

Where can I sell a 2009 Lusophone Games €2?

Online auctions such as Catawiki or a local dealer work well for common commemoratives.

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