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Commemorative coin of 2 euros of Portugal, issued in 2025 with a circulation of 520,000 copies. Dedicated to sustainable development. Minted at INCM, Lisbon. Bimetallic, diameter 25.75 mm, weight 8.5 g.
Obverse
The center of the coin depicts a stylized composition - the Earth, surrounded by symbols of sustainable development: leaves, human figures, a water drop, a solar panel, etc. At the top - "DESENVOLVIMENTO SUSTENTÁVEL", at the bottom - "PORTUGAL 2025". 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 grooves and an inscription of five shields alternating with seven castles - motifs of the Portuguese coat of arms.
Historical context
Sustainable development (Desenvolvimento Sustentável, English: Sustainable Development) is a concept of development that meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. This concept was proposed in the report "Our Common Future" (1987) of the UN Brundtland Commission. In September 2015, the UN General Assembly adopted the resolution “Transforming our world: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development” (Agenda 2030) with 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): 1) End poverty; 2) End hunger; 3) Good health and well-being; 4) Quality education; 5) Gender equality; 6) Clean water; 7) Clean energy; 8) Decent work; 9) Industry, innovation, infrastructure; 10) Reduced inequalities; 11) Sustainable cities and communities; 12) Responsible consumption; 13) Climate action; 14) Marine conservation; 15) Protection of terrestrial ecosystems; 16) Peace, justice, institutions; 17) Partnerships for the goals. Portugal is actively implementing the SDGs.