Portugal coin set 2001 in a folder, proof

This currency set 2001 from Portugal is the last currency set before the introduction of the euro. The coin set contains 7 coins in the nominal value levels 1 Esc., 5 Esc., 10 Esc., 20 Esc., 50 Esc., 100 Esc. and 200 Esc. It was minted in proof.

Course coins are the normal circulation coins that each of us has in our wallet. These are issued by the respective country as a means of payment and are therefore intended for payment transactions. The stamped value applies in the respective national currency and is guaranteed by the national bank of that country. These coins are in the normal circulation of money, which also affects the quality of the coins. In addition, not all coins are minted in the same number every year. It can happen that even individual coins of a year do not come into circulation, but can only be found in the currency coin sets of the year.
For this reason, official currency coin sets are issued by many countries. These coin sets are specially designed for collectors. For this reason, these circulation coins are produced in a better minting quality (often with a stamped gloss or polished plate) and are delivered from the minting facilities in blister packs. A coin set contains the complete series of coins in circulation for a year and a mint. The edition of the sets is limited.