5 euro Portugal 2026 – Lighthouse Albarnaz

The coin is dedicated to the Ponta do Albarnaz Lighthouse, located on the island of Flores in the Azores archipelago. It is the westernmost lighthouse in Europe, towering over the Atlantic Ocean and serving as an important landmark for sailors.

The obverse depicts the Albarnaz Lighthouse against a backdrop of sea waves. To the right of it are the coat of arms of Portugal and an armillary sphere. At the bottom are the name of the lighthouse and its geographic coordinates.

The reverse design consists of radial and concentric lines reminiscent of the Fresnel lens used in lighthouse optical systems. Between the lines are the country’s name, denomination, and year of issue.

Denomination: 5 euros
Weight: 14 g
Diameter: 30 mm
Material: CuNi
Mintage: 30 000