In the 2 Euro circulation and commemorative coin that marks the occasion, the identity is constructed from the geographical position of our country, the most southwestern in Europe. From Portugal and to Portugal, a set of straight lines trail across the continents’ territory, representing the pivotal role of the presiding country and the establishment of mutual relationships with the member states.
This very geometric depiction highlights a peripheral position that is not only geographical but also economical and strategic. It is not only a factual, physical depiction, but also a symbolic one.