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Commemorative coin of 2 euros of Portugal, issued in 2026 with a circulation of 520,000 copies. Dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Rotary in Portugal. Minted at INCM, Lisbon. Bimetallic, diameter 25.75 mm, weight 8.5 g.
Obverse
In the center of the coin is the official emblem of Rotary - a golden gear wheel (symbol of rotation, progress). Above - "100 ANOS ROTARY EM PORTUGAL", below - "PORTUGAL 1926-2026". INCM mark. On the outer ring are the 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). It 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 in the background. On the outer ring - 12 stars of the European Union. The band - with thin ribbing and an inscription with five shields alternating with seven castles - motifs of the Portuguese coat of arms.
Historical context
Rotary International is an international professional charitable organization founded by American lawyer Paul Harris on February 23, 1905 in Chicago (USA). The name "Rotary" comes from the custom of rotating the location of meetings between the offices of the founding members. Today, Rotary clubs operate in over 200 countries and geographical areas, with about 1.4 million members in over 46,000 clubs. The motto is "Service Above Self". Rotary works in many areas of charity: polio eradication (PolioPlus vaccination since 1985), malaria control, clean water, literacy, peace, economic development. The first Rotary club in Portugal was founded in Lisbon in 1926 - this makes Portugal one of the first countries in Europe where Rotary appeared. Today, Portugal has over 200 clubs with thousands of members, united in District 1960 (includes Portugal, Cape Verde, São Tomé and Príncipe). Portuguese Rotary clubs actively fund educational scholarships, medical programs, and humanitarian aid.