The Portugal 2014 Carnation Revolution 2 euro commemorative coin celebrates the fortieth anniversary of the military coup that restored democracy to the nation. The national side features a stylised carnation flower, which serves as the central symbol of the 25 April 1974 uprising. This movement, led by the Armed Forces Movement, successfully ended the authoritarian Estado Novo regime and initiated the transition to a democratic state. The design incorporates the year of the revolution and the current year of issue, reflecting the enduring significance of this peaceful transition in Portuguese history. By commemorating this pivotal moment, the coin honours the restoration of civil liberties and the establishment of the modern Portuguese Republic. This issue was released in 2014 with a mintage of 500,000 coins.