Portugal. 2 euros 2017 150 years of the Public Security Police

Portugal. 2 euros. 2017 year. 150 years of the Public Security Police.

Obverse: In the center of the coin are depicted human figures (the head of a man and a woman) and buildings that symbolize citizens and cities in which public safety is provided above all. At the top there is the inscription: "PSP" (Policia de Segurança Publica, Public Security Police and their Emblem.) In the left semicircle "1867" is the year of education, "2017" is the year of issue of the coin and the words: "Segurança Publica" (Public safety). the principles of citizenship of "DIREITOS", "LIBERDADES", "GARANTIAS" (rights, freedom and guarantees), the name of the issuing state "PORTUGAL" is below.The sign of the mint and the name of the designer JOSÉ DE GUIMARÃES at the bottom.There are 12 stars of the European Union .

Reverse: The map of Europe is located on the right side. The background of the map shows six vertical lines. At the ends of these lines there are 12 stars. To the left of the card there is a numerical denomination. On the map itself is a horizontal inscription "EURO".

The Public Security Police (PSP, Policia de Segurança Publica) is a civilian preventive police in Portugal, part of the Portuguese security forces.

The mission of the PSP is to protect republican democracy, protect internal security and the rights of its citizens.

King Louis on July 2, 1867 published a law that created in Portugal the forces of civilian police.

With the formation of the Civil Police, the foundations for the creation of the Public Security Police