2 Euros 500th anniversary of Magellan Circumnavigation, Portugal

A map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.

Luc Luycx

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The Spanish expedition to the East Indies began in 1519 and ended in 1522, resulting in the first circumnavigation of the Earth. The design depicts the effigy of Fernão De Magalhães. At the right side, in semicircle, is the inscription ‘CIRCUM NAVEGAÇÃO’ (circumnavigation) and underneath the inscription ‘1519 FERNÃO DE MAGALHÃES’. At the left side, in semicircle, is the year of issuance ‘2019’ and the name of the issuing country ‘PORTUGAL’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Luís Filipe de Abreu

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Finely reeded with inscription: seven castles and five coats of arms