The Spanish expedition to the East Indies began in 1519 and ended in 1522, resulting in the first circumnavigation of the Earth. The design bears 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 bears the 12 stars of the European flag.
Country...............................
Portugal
Face Value..........................
2 Euro
Quality................................
Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
Year....................................
2019
Mint....................................
Imprensa Nacional-Casa da Moeda, S.A.
Engraver/Draftsman............
Luis Filipe de Abreu
Mintage...............................
10 000
Weight (g)...........................
8,50
Diameter (mm)....................
25,75
Thickness (mm)...................
2,20
Alloy...................................
Cupro-Alu-Nickel
Packaging...........................
Coin Card/Blister
Issue Date...........................
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