Commemorative coin for the 70th anniversary of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation
The Gulbenkian Foundation and Imprensa Nacional-Casa da Moeda present a coin featuring the Foundation’s quadriga, in circulation and collector editions.
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Minted by Imprensa Nacional-Casa da Moeda, the coin features the Foundation's quadriga and is available as a circulation coin and in collector editions The Gulbenkian Foundation and Imprensa Nacional-Casa da Moeda (INCM) present a €2 coin marking the institution’s 70th anniversary (1956–2026). The national side, designed by Pedro Carvalho, shows the quadriga—a chariot drawn by four horses and the institution’s emblem—representing its four statutory purposes: Art, Charity, Science and Education. The design also recalls the extensive collection of Greco-Roman coins assembled by Calouste Gulbenkian. The coin is issued as a circulation coin, legal tender throughout the euro area, and in special-finish editions for collectors.