Portuguese Commemorative coins

The following 2 euro commemortaive coins were issued in portugal since the introduction of the Common European Currency on January 1, 2002.

Common specifications
Diameter 25.75 mm
Thickness 2.2 mm
Weight 8.5 gr
Composition BiAlloy (Nk/Ng), ring Cupronickel (75% copper - 25% nickel clad on nickel core), center Nickel brass (75% copper - 20% zinc - 5% nickel)
Edge Five coats of arms and seven castles equally spaced
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Image of Portugal 2 euros commemorative coin
2 euros - Imprensa Nacional Casa da Moeda

The coin marks the 250th anniversary of the foundation of the Imprensa Nacional Casa da Moeda. The Imprensa Nacional-Casa da Moeda (National Printing House, and Mint), is the Portuguese mint and national press, owned by the Portuguese Government and ... [ More ]

Krause - Mishler N/A
Other information Designer: Eduardo Aires
Year Mintage Price Shop
2018 520,000 pieces - View
Image of Portugal 2 euros commemorative coin
2 euros - 150 Years of the Police and Public Security

Portugal celebrates the 150th anniversarry of the establishment of "Polícia de Segurança Pública" (PSP). The Public Security Police (PSP) is a Portuguese security force charged with defending democratic legality, guaranteeing internal security and defending ... [ More ]

Krause - Mishler N/A
Other information Designer: José Guimarães
Year Mintage Price Shop
2017 500,000 pieces € 3.30 Buy
Image of Portugal 2 euros commemorative coin
2 euros - 150 Years of the Birth of Raul Brandao

The coin is dedicated to the 150 years of the birth of Raúl Brandão. Raul Germano Brandão was a military journalist and Portuguese writer, famous for the realism of his descriptions and the lyricism of language. His main works include The farce (1903), ... [ More ]

Krause - Mishler N/A
Other information Designer: Luís Filipe de Abreu
Year Mintage Price Shop
2017 500,000 pieces - View
Image of Portugal 2 euros commemorative coin
2 euros - Inauguration of 25th of April Bridge

The second commemorative coin of Portugal for 2016 is dedicated to the iconic harbour bridge of Lisbon (Ponte 25 de Abril). The 25 de Abril Bridge is a suspension bridge connecting the city of Lisbon, capital of Portugal, to the municipality of Almada ... [ More ]

Krause - Mishler N/A
Other information Designer: José Aurélio - Legend "PONTE 25 APRIL 1966 - 2016"
Year Mintage Price Shop
2016 500,000 pieces - View
Image of Portugal 2 euros commemorative coin
2 euros - Brazilian Summer Olympic Games

Red Independent Heart - is presented as a compliment to the spirit of determination, hard work and passion that characterizes Portuguese people and in particular athletes who represent the country. In the form of a huge heart of Viana, iconic piece of ... [ More ]

Krause - Mishler N/A
Other information Designer: Joana Vasconcelos
Year Mintage Price Shop
2016 500,000 pieces - View
Image of Portugal 2 euros commemorative coin
2 euros - 500 Years since the first Contact with Timor

In 2015, to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the first contact between Portugal and Timor, the Portuguese mint INCM marked this event with the minting of a commemorative 2-euro coin. The national side of the coin depits a sixteenth century caravel, ... [ More ]

Krause - Mishler N/A
Other information Legend: TIMOR 2015 and 1515 Portugal - Design: Fernando Fonseca
Year Mintage Price Shop
2015 500,000 pieces - View
Image of Portugal 2 euros commemorative coin
2 euros - 30th anniversary of the EU flag

In July 2015, the 19 euro-area countries jointly issued a commemorative euro coin celebrating 30 years of the EU flag. Regardless of the country, it bears the same design on the national side, normally reserved for a motif specific to that country. This ... [ More ]

Krause - Mishler N/A
Other information Designer: Georgios Stamatopoulos
Year Mintage Price Shop
2015 500,000 pieces - View
Image of Portugal 2 euros commemorative coin
2 euros - 150 Years Portuguese Red Cross

Founded 150 years ago, the Red Cross and Red Crescent network remains as relevant and driven as ever in its mission to alleviate human suffering and provide emergency assistance when needed, whether caused by disaster or conflict. The design depicts ... [ More ]

Krause - Mishler N/A
Other information Legend: 1865 - 2015 VERMELHA CRUZ PORTUGUESE
Year Mintage Price Shop
2015 500,000 pieces € 3.20 Buy
Image of Portugal 2 euros commemorative coin
2 euros - International Year of Family Farming

The 2014 International Year of Family Farming (IYFF) aims to raise the profile of family farming and smallholder farming by focusing world attention on its significant role in eradicating hunger and poverty, providing food security and nutrition, improving ... [ More ]

Krause - Mishler N/A
Other information Legend: 'AGRICULTURA FAMILIAR' (Family Farming)
Designer: Helder Batista
Year Mintage Price Shop
2014 500,000 pieces € 3.15 Buy
Image of Portugal 2 euros commemorative coin
2 euros - 40 Years since the Carnation Revolution

The Carnation Revolution, also referred to as the 25 April (25 de Abril), was a military coup in Lisbon, Portugal on 25 April 1974 which overthrew the regime of the Estado Novo. The revolution started as a military coup organized by the Movimento das ... [ More ]

Krause - Mishler N/A
Other information Designer: Designer: José Teixeira
Year Mintage Price Shop
2014 500,000 pieces - View
Image of Portugal 2 euros commemorative coin
2 euros - 250th Anniversary of the Clerigos Tower, Porto

The Clerigos Church is a Baroque church in the city of Porto, in Portugal. Its tall bell tower, the Torre dos Clerigos, can be seen from various points of the city and is one of its most characteristic symbols. The church was built for the Brotherhood ... [ More ]

Krause - Mishler N/A
Other information N/A
Year Mintage Price Shop
2013 500,000 pieces - View
Image of Portugal 2 euros commemorative coin
2 euros - Guimaraes, European Capital of Culture 2012

The European Capital of Culture is a city designated by the European Union for a period of one calendar year during which it organises a series of cultural events with a strong European dimension. Preparing a European Capital of Culture can be an opportunity ... [ More ]

Krause - Mishler #813
Other information N/A
Year Mintage Price Shop
2012 500,000 pieces - View
Image of Portugal 2 euros commemorative coin
2 euros - 10 years of euro banknotes and coins

On 1 January 2002, euro banknotes and coins were introduced in 12 Member States of the European Union. The introduction of the euro cash was an unprecedented challenge, but it went smoothly, and billions of banknotes and coins started to circulate in ... [ More ]

Krause - Mishler #812
Other information Designer: Helmut Andexlinger
Year Mintage Price Shop
2012 500,000 pieces - View
Image of Portugal 2 euros commemorative coin
2 euros - Fernao Mendes Pinto

The coin commemorates the 500th anniversary of the birth of Fernao Mendes Pinto, the Portuguese explorer of the Asian seas and countries. His book on discoveries and adventures was published posthumously. The inner part of the coin depicts a sailing ... [ More ]

Krause - Mishler #804
Other information Legend: Republica Portuguesa, Fernao Mendes Pinto
Year Mintage Price Shop
2011 500,000 pieces - View
Image of Portugal 2 euros commemorative coin
2 euros - Centenary of the Portuguese Republic

The Portuguese First Republic spans a complex 16 year period in the history of Portugal, between the end of the period of constitutional monarchy marked by the 5 October 1910 revolution and the 28 May coup d'etat of 1926. The inner part of the coin shows ... [ More ]

Krause - Mishler #796
Other information Legend: Republica Portuguesa - Designer: Jose Candido
Year Mintage Price Shop
2010 1,000,000 pieces - View
Image of Portugal 2 euros commemorative coin
2 euros - 2nd Lusophone Games

The coin was issued to mark the games held for Portuguese-speaking countries and it depicts a gymnast swirling a long ribbon. The Portuguese coat of arms appears at the top together with the name of the issuing country PORTUGAL. The Lusophony Games is ... [ More ]

Krause - Mishler #786
Other information Legend: 2.os JOGOS DA LUSOFONIA LISBOA - Designer: J. AURÉLIO - Mintmark: First initial and last name signature of the designer
Year Mintage Price Shop
2009 1,250,000 pieces - View
Image of Portugal 2 euros commemorative coin
2 euros - 10th anniversary of the EMU and the birth of the euro

A first attempt to create an economic and monetary union between the members of the European Communities goes back to an initiative by the European Commission in 1969. However, the introduction of the euro started principally on 31 December 1998, when ... [ More ]

Krause - Mishler #785
Other information Designer: Georgios Stamatopoulos

Legend: PORTUGAL UEM (União Económica e Monetária)
Year Mintage Price Shop
2009 1,250,000 pieces - View
Image of Portugal 2 euros commemorative coin
2 euros - 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

On 10 December 2007, Human Rights Day, the Secretary-General and High Commissioner for Human Rights launched a year-long celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The coin shows the Portuguese coat of arms and ... [ More ]

Krause - Mishler #784
Other information Legend: 60 ANOS DA DECLARAÇÃO UNIVERSAL DOS DIREITOS HUMANOS
Designer: Esc. J. Duarte
Mintmark: Abbreviation of the Lisbon Mint (INCM)
Year Mintage Price Shop
2008 1,000,000 pieces - View
Image of Portugal 2 euros commemorative coin
2 euros - Portuguese Presidency of the EU Council

The cork oak (Quercus Suber) is the most valuable resource of Portuguese forests. The tree forms a thick, rugged and corky bark, which develops considerable thickness and can be harvested every 10 to 12 years as cork. The coin also features the Portuguese ... [ More ]

Krause - Mishler #772
Other information Legend: 2007 Presidência do conselho da UE
Designer: I. Vilar
Mintmark: First initial and last name signature of the designer
Year Mintage Price Shop
2007 2,000,000 pieces - View
Image of Portugal 2 euros commemorative coin
2 euros - 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome

The Treaty of Rome established the European Economic Community and ultimately led to the introduction of the euro in 1999 and the euro banknotes and coins in 2002. The anniversary was celebrated on 25 March 2007 and the euro area countries have marked ... [ More ]

Krause - Mishler #771
Other information Legend: Tratado de Roma 50 anos Europa Portugal
Year Mintage Price Shop
2007 2,000,000 pieces - View
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