2 Euro - 40th Anniversary of the 25th April Revolution (2014)

Features

Denomination 2 Euro
Catalog Number KM# 844
Weight (g) 8.5
Diameter (mm) 25.75
Thickness (mm) 2.2
Shape: Round
Composition: Bi-metallic Nickel-Brass plated Nickel center in Copper-Nickel ring
Magnetic
Currency Value (USD) 2.22
Orientation Medal orientation ↑↑
Commemorative

Obverse

Lettering:
PORTUGAL
25
DE
ABRIL
40
ANOS
2014 INCM – JOSÉ TEIXEIRA


Description:
The two curves represent the general shape of a carnation, the flower symbolizing the movement, which was also the origin of the revolution’s name. The name of the issuing country ‘PORTUGAL’ and the Coat of Arms are inscribed on the top of the flower. The center of the image shows the date of the event ‘25 DE ABRIL’ (25th April) and at the bottom is written the number of years past since the revolution ‘40 ANOS’ (40 years) and the year of issuance ‘2014’. The shape of the letters and numbers is inspired on those used in posters and other political information supports 40 years ago, as a symbol of the euphoric period lived right after the event. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.

Reverse

Engraved by Luc Luycx
Lettering:
2 EURO
LL


Description:
Map of 15 EU members in their entirety. Six fine lines cut across the map except where there is landmass and have a star at each end – reflecting the twelve stars on the flag of Europe. Across the map is the word EURO, and a large number 2 appears to the left hand side of the coin. The designer's initials LL.
Year Mintage Comment Rarity
2014 INCM 525,000 Common
2014 INCM 10,000 In sets only Unknown
2014 INCM 10,000 Proof Unknown

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