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Commemorative coin of 2 euros of Portugal, issued in 2019 with a circulation of 520,000 copies. Dedicated to the 500th anniversary of Magellan's circumnavigation. Minted at INCM, Lisbon. Bimetallic, diameter 25.75 mm, weight 8.5 g.
Obverse
In the center of the coin is a stylized portrait of Ferdinand Magellan in 16th century naval attire. Next to it is the ship "Victoria" (the only one of the 5 ships that completed the circumnavigation) or a navigation map. At the top is "500 ANOS DA CIRCUM-NAVEGAÇÃO", at the bottom is "PORTUGAL 1519-2019". INCM mark. On the outer ring are the 12 five-pointed stars of the EU.
Reverse
The reverse is the common side of the 2 euro coins of the second type, designed by Luc Luix (Royal Belgian Mint). It depicts a map of Europe as a single continent without internal borders - a symbol of European unity. On the left is a large denomination "2" and the inscription "EURO", on the right is a map with six thin horizontal lines in the background. On the outer ring are the 12 stars of the European Union. The band is finely fluted and inscribed with five shields alternating with seven castles - motifs of the Portuguese coat of arms.
Historical context
Fernández Magellan (Portuguese: Fernão de Magalhães, Spanish: Fernando de Magallanes, c. 1480 - April 27, 1521) was an outstanding Portuguese navigator in the Spanish service, leader of the first round-the-world expedition in the history of mankind. He was born in Sabros (Portugal) into a noble family. In his youth, he participated in Portuguese naval campaigns in East Asia (Malacca). Due to a disagreement with King Manuel I, he transferred to the service of the Spanish King Charles I (the future Emperor Charles V). On September 20, 1519, Magellan set sail from Sanlúcar de Barrameda (Spain) with 5 ships (Trinidad, San Antonio, Concepción, Victoria, Santiago) and 270 men. In 1520, he discovered the strait that now bears his name (between South America and Tierra del Fuego). He crossed the Pacific Ocean and reached the Philippines. Here, on April 27, 1521, he was killed in the Battle of Mactan in a clash with local tribes led by Lapu-Lapu. The expedition was completed by Juan Sebastián Elcano - on September 6, 1522, the only ship "Victoria" with 18 survivors returned to Spain.