The 2009 Portugal 2 euro commemorative coin marks the tenth anniversary of the Economic and Monetary Union, a milestone in European integration. The national side features a stylised human figure whose arm extends into the euro symbol, representing the transition from traditional commerce to a unified currency. This design, which was selected through a public vote across the European Union, symbolises the integration of the euro into the daily lives of citizens and the broader economic history of the continent. The composition is completed by the country name, Portugal, and the year of issue. This standard circulation coin was produced with a mintage of 1,250,000 pieces in 2009.