The Banco de Portugal will put a commemorative coin into circulation from 15 November 2023, with face value of €2, entitled ‘A Coin for Peace’. The coins will be distributed to the public through credit institutions, the Banco de Portugal’s cash offices and the shops of Imprensa Nacional – Casa da Moeda (Portuguese Mint and Official Printing Office).

The ‘A Coin for Peace’ coin has the following features:

On the national side:

• In the centre, an armillary sphere and, surrounding it, the word ‘PEACE’ in the 16 official languages of the 20 euro area countries. These inscriptions symbolise different identities, while establishing a dialogue converging towards a common goal – Peace;
• Around the upper edge, the words ‘Casa da Moeda’, ‘Portugal’ and ‘2023’ and the name of the author;
• Surrounding the design, the 12 stars of the European Union forming a circle. 

On the common side: 

• The European design used on euro coins in circulation.

The characteristics of this coin were approved by Executive Order No 151/2023, published in the Official Gazette, Series I – No 109 of 6 June 2023.

The issue limit was set at 500,000 coins with normal finish.