Banco de Portugal will place in circulation, from September 24, 2025, a commemorative current currency of 2 € dedicated to the theme “Sustainable Development”. This is a special issue with a circulation limited to 500,000 copies, approved by Ordinance No. 201/2025/1, published in the Diário da República on April 23.
According to Banco de Portugal, these coins can be obtained through credit institutions, Central Bank treasurers and National Press stores – Casa da Mint.
A design full of symbolism
In the national face of currency, the representation of planet Earth, surrounded by the caption “Sustainable Development” emerges.
In the left and upper edge, there is a branch composed of 17 sets of leafy arranged in triangle, evoking the symbol of the recycling cycle and referring to the 17 sustainable development objectives of the 2030 agenda.
Already in the lower right quadrant are the inscription “Portugal”, the national shield, the date “2025”, the reference to the “house of coin” and the indication of the author of the design.
Involving the whole set are the 12 stars of the European Union, arranged in a circular way, as in all the currencies of the euro. The common face maintains the European design used in circulation in all eurozone countries.
Issue limit and distribution rules
Banco de Portugal explained that the emission limit is 500 thousand coins, all with normal finish. During the first 15 days after launch, each person can purchase up to ten copies per day. Coins will be available only to the counter, and it is not possible to make reservations or request shipping by mail.
According to the same source, the sale to the public will be made exclusively at Banco de Portugal treasurers, which operate on business days between 08:30 and 15:00. Credit institutions and National Press stores – Casa da Mint will also distribute, allowing access to be wider.
A currency to collect, but not only
As with other commemorative emissions of 2 €, this currency has a legal course throughout the eurozone. That is, it can be used in everyday payments, although many prefer to keep it as a collection piece.
Symbolism associated with sustainability and 2030 agenda should reinforce the interest of national and foreign collectors.
With this release, Portugal joins the list of countries that use commemorative currencies as a way to mark global causes.
At the same time, it reinforces the connection between monetary policy and environmental and social concerns that mark today.
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