Portugal. 2 euros. 2016. 50th Anniversary 25 de Abril Bridge

Portugal. 2 euros. 2016. 50th Anniversary 25 de Abril Bridge

Obverse: The map of Europe is on the right side. Against the background of the card six vertical lines are shown. At the ends of these lines, there are 12 stars. To the left of the card has a numeric denomination. On the card is a horizontal inscription «EURO».

Reverse: In the center - image of a bridge. Right along the top edge of the disk is written the name of the issuing state «PORTUGAL», which houses the country's coat of arms. Under the image of the bridge in two lines engraved with the name "PONTE 25 DE ABRIL», below, in two lines - the years "1966 2016". Along the bottom edge of the disk located mint mark (an abbreviation «INCM») and the name of the designer «JOSÉ AURÉLIO».

Commemorative coin 2 Euro, minted in honor of the 50th anniversary of the largest suspension bridge in the country - "Abril 25", - connecting the River Tagus (if it is the confluence of the Atlantic Ocean) in Lisbon.

The bridge was opened on 6 August 1966 and initially carried the name of the dictator Salazar, but after the "Carnation Revolution", which began on April 25 was renamed in honor of the start date of the event. The total bridge length is 2277.6 m and a main span length - 1012.88 m height above the water level -. 70 m.