Obverse description	The coin features a carnation in the center as a symbolic representation of the revolution, surrounded by several eccentric circles. Running along the right edge of the picture is the verse “Esta é a madrugada que eu esperava” (This is the dawn I have been waiting for) from the poem “O Nome das Coisas” by the poet “Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen”. . At the bottom of the picture the national coat of arms and the issuing state “Portugal” as well as the dates “04/25/1974_2024. Above left you can see the coin designer “HENRIQUE CAYATTE” and the mint “CASA DA MOEDA”. The twelve stars of the European flag are depicted on the outer coin ring.
Obverse script	Latin
Obverse lettering	Portugal 25.04.1974_ 2024 HENRIQUE CAYATTE CASA DA MOEDA Esta é a madrugada que eu esperava in »O Nome das Coisas« Sophie de Mello Breyner Andresen
Reverse description	A geographical map of Western Europe spans the outer ring and inner core on the right side of the coin. The inscription 2 EURO is superimposed over the map of Europe, with the numeral “2” located in an open field representing the eastern Atlantic Ocean. 12 stars are located on the right side of the outer ring, with six stars atop the map of Europe and six stars below it; six vertical stripes cut across the inner core of the coin, visually connecting the upper and lower star segments.
Reverse script	Latin
Reverse lettering	2 EURO LL
Edge	Finely reeded with inscription: seven castles and five coats of
Mint
Mintage	2024  - - 500 000 2024  - BU - 7 500 2024  - Proof - 7 500
Catalog ID	6823515240
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