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Commemorative coin of 2 euros of Portugal, issued in 2023 with a circulation of 520,000 copies. Dedicated to the World Youth Day in Lisbon 2023. Minted at INCM, Lisbon. Bimetallic, diameter 25.75 mm, weight 8.5 g.
Obverse
The center of the coin depicts the official logo of the World Youth Day 2023 - a stylized cross, heart and outline of the city. Above - "JORNADA MUNDIAL DA JUVENTUDE", below - "LISBOA 2023 PORTUGAL". INCM mark. On the outer ring - 12 five-pointed stars of the European Union.
Reverse
The reverse is the common side of the 2 euro coins of the second type, designed by Luc Luix (Royal Belgian Mint). Depicts a map of Europe as a single continent without internal borders - a symbol of European unity. On the left - a large denomination "2" and the inscription "EURO", on the right - a map with six thin horizontal lines on the background. On the outer ring - 12 stars of the European Union. The band - with thin ribbing and an inscription of five shields alternating with seven castles - motifs of the Portuguese coat of arms.
Historical context
World Youth Day (Jornada Mundial da Juventude) is a religious event of the Catholic Church, held once every 2-3 years, uniting millions of young Catholics from all over the world. Introduced by Pope John Paul II in 1985. The Lisbon World Youth Day 2023 took place from 1 to 6 August 2023 - this is the 16th international WYD since its inception. It was attended by about 1.5 million young Catholics from 151 countries - the largest event in the history of Portugal. Pope Francis visited Lisbon, held several events: a meeting with young people in Eduardo VII Park (August 3), the Stations of the Cross (August 4), the Great Vigil (August 5) and the Final Holy Mass on August 6 at the Grata Campus in the Parque de las Nações area - it was attended by about 1.5 million people. The slogan was "Maria levantão-se e partiu apressadamente" (Mary got up and left in haste - Luke 1:39). The preparations were led by Cardinal Manuel Clemente, Patriarch of Lisbon. The event had a great impact on Portugal - economically, culturally and spiritually.