Portugal 2023 5 Euro Gold The Unicorn

The Unicorn commemorative coin is the first of a series called "Mythological Heroes and Creatures," intended to celebrate universal symbols that connect all generations. Today, we think of it as a friendly white horse with a harmless horn and a rainbow coloured mane. The unicorn represents goodness, purity, and the ability to dream. But it wasn't always like this.

Today, more than a theme for children´s parties or a name given to successful start-ups, the unicorn is a testament to our infinite ability to fabricate stories and turn misunderstandings into legends.

This coin, was designed by Susa Monteiro (1979), an illustrator born in Beja, who has published books, exhibited her work in galleries, and received several awards, making her one of the new names in Portuguese illustration.