{"id":16884,"date":"2019-02-24T18:34:33","date_gmt":"2019-02-24T17:34:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.2euros.org\/non-classifiee\/2014-portugal-international-year-of-family-farming\/"},"modified":"2025-01-31T13:58:40","modified_gmt":"2025-01-31T12:58:40","slug":"2014-portugal-international-year-of-family-farming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.2euros.org\/en\/2-euro-commemorative-portugal\/2014-portugal-international-year-of-family-farming\/","title":{"rendered":"2014 – Portugal – International Year of Family Farming"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Introduction<\/h2>\n\n

This 2 euro coin, issued by Portugal in 2014, celebrates the International Year of Family Farming. The United Nations has designated 2014 as the year to recognize and promote the importance of family farming. Thus, this piece highlights the crucial role of farming families in sustainable development and food security.<\/p>\n\n

Coin description<\/h2>\n\n

The obverse of the coin features a composition that highlights various elements of family farming. In the center, a stylized farmhouse with agricultural tools, including a shovel and a rake, symbolizes the work and effort of farmers. Around the farm, agricultural products such as vegetables and fruits illustrate the diversity of family production.<\/p>\n\n

The inscription \u201cAGRICULTURA FAMILIAR\u201d appears at the top left, and \u201cPORTUGAL 2014\u201d on the right, indicating the theme of the coin and the year of issue. Additionally, at the bottom, the initials \u201cINCM\u201d confirm the manufacturing workshop, the Imprensa Nacional-Casa da Moeda.<\/p>\n\n

Twelve stars of the European Union surround the central design, forming a circle. This starry circle symbolizes the unity and harmony of the EU member countries. Furthermore, the arrangement of the graphic elements creates a balanced and harmonious composition, reflecting the importance of family farming.<\/p>\n\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n

This Portuguese 2 euro coin, issued in 2014, commemorates the International Year of Family Farming. The obverse, with its agricultural motifs and inscriptions, highlights the importance of this theme for the nation. Indeed, celebrating this year with a coin strengthens collective memory. It also highlights Portugal’s commitment to sustainable development and food security. As a result, this piece constitutes not only a tribute, but also a tangible reminder of the importance of family farming for Portugal and the whole world.<\/p>\n\n

Country of Issue:<\/strong><\/td>\"\"<\/td><\/tr>
Date of issue:<\/strong><\/td>October 31, 2014<\/td><\/tr>
Total mintage:<\/strong><\/td>520.000<\/td><\/tr>
\u2013 Proof:<\/td>\u00a010.000<\/td><\/tr>
\u2013 BU:<\/td>\u00a010.000<\/td><\/tr>
\u2013 UNC:<\/td>\u00a0500.000<\/td><\/tr>
Engraver:<\/strong><\/td>H\u00e9lder Batista<\/td><\/tr>
The edge:<\/strong><\/td>\"\"<\/td><\/tr>
Rarity:<\/strong><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Official Journal:<\/strong><\/td>2014\/C 88\/05<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
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Do you want to know the technical specifications of this coin? Feel free to visit the page dedicated to the specifications of a 2-euro coin<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Introduction This 2 euro coin, issued by Portugal in 2014, celebrates the International Year of Family Farming. The United Nations has designated 2014 as the year to recognize and promote the importance of family farming. […]<\/a><\/p>\n

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