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The Polícia de Segurança Pública (PSP; Public Security Police) is the civil preventive police force of Portugal. Part of the Portuguese security forces, the mission of the PSP is to defend Republican democracy, safeguarding internal security and the rights of its citizens. Despite many other functions, the force is generally known for policing urban areas with uniformed police officers, while rural areas are normally policed by National Republican Guard (GNR), a gendarmerie force. PSP is focused in the preventive policing, only investigating minor crimes. Investigation of serious crimes falls under the Judicial Police responsibility, which is a separate agency. Due to their high visibility, the PSP are recognized by the public as the "police" in Portugal.
Obverse
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Depicts human figures and buildings which symbolise the citizens and towns of Portugal which is protected by the Public Security Police. Above the graphic logo of the Public Security Police, the motive is framed on the left by the jubilee figures "1887 and "2017" as well as the issue occasion into the Portuguese language 'Public Security' and on the right by the issuing state and three basic civil rights "Rights, Equality and Guarantees". Below the logo of the Portuguese Mint and Official Printing Office (INCM) and engraver's name. PSP |
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Reverse
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A geographical map of Western Europe spans the outer ring and inner core on the right side of the coin. The inscription 2 EURO is superimposed over the map of Europe, with the numeral “2” located in an open field representing the eastern Atlantic Ocean. 2 EURO |
Edge |
The edge design features the seven castles and five coats of arms also found on the national side, all equally spaced |
Characteristics
Type | Commemorative Issue (Circulating) |
Material | Bi-Metallic |
Ring | Cupronickel |
Center | Nickel Brass |
Weight | 8.5 g |
Diameter | 25.75 mm |
Thickness | 2.2 mm |
Shape | round |
Alignment | Medal |
Mint |
Portuguese Mint and Official Printing Office (INCM)
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