2 Euro - 500 years of the first circumnavigation organized and led by the Portuguese explorer and navigator Fernão De Magalhães (2019)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Euro |
| Catalog Number | KM# 895 |
| Weight (g) | 8.5 |
| Diameter (mm) | 25.75 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.2 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Bi-metallic Nickel-Brass plated Nickel center in Copper-Nickel ring |
| Magnetic | |
| Currency Value (USD) | 2.35 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Luís Filipe de Abreu
Lettering:
2019 • PORTUGAL
CIRCUM NAVEGAÇÃO
1519 FERNÃO•DE•MAGALHÃES
Description:
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 issue and the name of the issuing country. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.
2019 • PORTUGAL
CIRCUM NAVEGAÇÃO
1519 FERNÃO•DE•MAGALHÃES
Description:
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 issue and the name of the issuing country. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.
Reverse
Engraved by Luc Luycx
Lettering:
2 EURO
LL
Description:
Map of Europe. Six fine lines cut across the map except where there is landmass and have a star at each end – reflecting the twelve stars on the flag of Europe. Across the map is the word EURO, and a large number 2 appears to the left hand side of the coin. The designer's initials LL.
2 EURO
LL
Description:
Map of Europe. Six fine lines cut across the map except where there is landmass and have a star at each end – reflecting the twelve stars on the flag of Europe. Across the map is the word EURO, and a large number 2 appears to the left hand side of the coin. The designer's initials LL.
Edge
Description:
Reeded with inscription: seven castles and five Coats of Arms.
Reeded with inscription: seven castles and five Coats of Arms.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 INCM | 750,000 | Common | |
| 2019 INCM | 10,000 | In Sets Only | Common |
| 2019 INCM | 10,000 | Proof | Common |