Portugal 2002 1 Euro Cent Coin – First Year of Issue

The Portugal 2002 1 Euro Cent coin is part of the very first series of euro coins introduced when Portugal adopted the euro in 2002. Struck in copper-plated steel, the obverse features the royal seal of 1134 surrounded by twelve stars representing the European Union, along with the inscription “PORTUGAL” and the year 2002. The reverse, common to all euro cent coins, displays the denomination “1 Euro Cent” alongside a globe showing Europe in relation to Africa and Asia.

This historic coin is a must-have for collectors of euro coins, Portuguese currency, and world coinage. As the first year of Portugal’s euro circulation, the 2002 1 Euro Cent holds special significance for both numismatists and history enthusiasts.