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| Location | Switzerland (1848-date) |
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| Year | 1992 |
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| Composition | Silver (.999) |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a bust of Christopher Columbus to the left in high relief, with a globular world map displaying Columbus's westward route in the central field, and two carracks sailing on stylized waves in the lower exergue. The surrounding legend commemorates the 500th anniversary of the discovery of America, with the dates 1492-1992 at the bottom. |
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| Obverse lettering | CINQUECENTESIMO ANNIVERSARIO DELLA SCOPERTA DELL`AMERICA •1492-1992• BOSCANDO EL LEVANTE PEL PONENTE |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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