New currency

Only 30 thousand copies will be issued.

New €5 coin

Don't be alarmed if you come across a 5 euro coin. This new €5 coin will enter circulation in Portugal today.

⚠️ But pay attention!!!! The coin can only be used in Portugal and will be called “Miragaia longicollum”. Produced in cupronickel alloy, it will be part of the “Dinosaurs of Portugal” series.

On the obverse (or crown) the coin features the image of a dinosaur fossil, the value and the national shield, as well as inscriptions that read “Portugal” and “2023”. On the reverse (or face), the dinosaur and the scientific name of the species that gives its name to the coin, a tree and the representation of the soil, are visible again.

So get ready for June, when this beautiful commemorative coin will enter circulation in Portugal. Whether as a special gift for a loved one or as a collector's item, this coin is sure to delight everyone with its beauty and historical significance.