The 2019 Portugal €2 coin “500 Years Since the First Circumnavigation of the Earth – Magalhães” is issued in BU quality and supplied in an official card (coincard). The issue commemorates the start of the expedition in 1519 under the command of Fernão de Magalhães and its historic completion with the return of the ship Victoria in 1522, confirming the global dimension of overseas discoveries. The theme highlights the courage of seafarers and the connection between Europe and the world.
Country: Portugal • Year: 2019 • Quality: BU • Theme: 500 years since the first circumnavigation of the Earth (Magalhães) • Packaging: official card (coincard) • Mintage: 10,000 pieces.
