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“The Bank of Portugal has become aware of fake news on foreign websites regarding the issue by the Bank of Portugal of a collector’s coin, worth 7.5 euros, in honour of footballer Cristiano Ronaldo,” reads a note from the sector supervisor.
The institution, which his headed by Mário Centeno, a former finance minister, clarified that it has not put any coins in circulation in honour of Ronaldo, nor does it plan to do so.
The bank also explained that the approval of the numismatic plan is the responsibility of the Casa da Moeda.
