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 - 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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