Description

The 2024 UEFA European Football Championship, known as UEFA Euro 2024 or simply Euro 2024, was the 17th edition of the quadrennial international football tournament organized by UEFA for European men's national teams. Hosted by Germany from 14 June to 14 July 2024, the tournament featured 24 teams, including debutants Georgia. This was the third time Germany hosted European Championship matches and the first in former East Germany, with Leipzig as a host city. It was also the first major tournament in Germany since the 2006 FIFA World Cup.

Italy, the defending champions, were eliminated by Switzerland in the round of 16. Host nation Germany was knocked out by Spain in the quarter-finals. Spain won the tournament for a record fourth time, defeating England 2–1 in the final, marking England's second consecutive final appearance.

Designer: Hugo Maciel

Obverse

Depicts a dynamic football scene with two players' feet contending for a soccer ball. The design features the German flag, representing the host country, below, and the Portuguese flag above. The reverse side is inscribed with "UEFA EURO 2024," along with the mint mark and the designer's name in the bottom left corner.

UEFA EURO 2024 TM
CASA DA MOEDA - HUGO MACIEL

Reverse

Depicts an architectural view of a stadium with the Portuguese national emblem at the top center. The inscriptions "5 EURO" and "PORTUGAL" indicate the face value and issuing country, respectively. At the bottom, "UEFA EURO 2024" marks the celebrated event.

The coat of arms of Portugal, commonly known as the Cinco Quinas (Five Quinas) or simply the Quinas, features five escutcheons arranged in a cross, each with five bezants. Established in the late 14th century, these bezants are often interpreted as symbolizing the five wounds of Jesus Christ. The shield in front includes seven golden castles, representing the Moorish castles conquered during the Reconquista. Behind the shield is an armillary sphere, a navigational instrument symbolizing Portugal's significance during the Age of Discovery.

5 EURO PORTUGAL
UEFA
EURO 2024 TM

Edge
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Cupronickel
Weight 14 g
Diameter 30 mm
Thickness 2.5 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Portuguese Mint and Official Printing Office (INCM)

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