On the obverse, two images of Juan Sebastián Elcano and Fernando de Magallanes, taken from the portraits of both housed at the Naval Museum of Madrid, are reproduced. Above these images, a rose of the winds. On the right, inside an oval, detail of the head of the sculptural work entitled `Carlos V`, made by Leone and Pompeo Leoni, which is kept in the Prado Museum, Madrid; below, the legend CARLOS V and the date 2019. On the top of the coin, the legend SPAIN. In the lower part of the coin, the legends ELCANO and MAGALLANES, separated by a hyphen. Occupying all the bottom of the coin, some lines as a grid of winds.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
ESPAÑA
ELCANO - MAGALLANES
CARLOS V
2019 (Translation: SPAIN ELCANO - MAGALLANES CHARLES V 2019)
Reverse description
On the reverse, a scene with five naves crossing the sea is reproduced in colours. On the top of the coin, the face value of the piece, 10 EURO. On the left, the mint mark; on the right, the coat of arms of Juan Sebastian Elcano. In the lower part of the coin the legend V CENTENARY OF THE ROUND-THE-WORLD VOYAGE.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
10 EURO
M
V CENTENARIO DE LA VUELTA AL MUNDO (Translation: 10 EURO V CENTENARY OF THE ROUND-THE-WORLD VOYAGE)
Edge
Mint
M Royal Mint of Spain (Real Casa de la Moneda), Madrid, Spain (1591-date)