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10 Euros Columbus - La Pinta
| Issuer | Royal Mint of Spain (Real Casa de la Moneda) |
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| Year | 2006 |
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| Value | 10 Euros |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a detailed portrait bust of Christopher Columbus facing right, rendered in high relief. An astrolabe is depicted in the lower portion of the field, referencing Columbus's navigational instruments. The legend ESPAÑA 2006 is inscribed along the periphery, identifying the issuing nation and year of issue. The design is common to the three-coin 10 Euro Columbus commemorative series issued by Spain in 2006. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a finely detailed depiction of the caravel La Pinta under full sail, one of the three vessels that accompanied Christopher Columbus on his first voyage to the Americas in 1492. The ship is shown in profile on open seas, conveying the spirit of the Age of Discovery. The legend CRISTOBAL COLÓN 1506 - 2006 arcs around the upper field, commemorating the five-hundredth anniversary of Columbus's death. The denomination 10 EURO, mint mark M, and the vessel name LA PINTA appear in the lower portion of the field. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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