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200 Escudos Fernão de Magalhães, Gold
| Issuer | Imprensa Nacional-Casa da Moeda (INCM) |
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| Year | 2000 |
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| Currency | Escudo (1911-2001) |
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| Obverse description | At right, the crowned coat of arms of Portugal is prominently displayed alongside the denomination. At left, a detailed depiction of the sailing vessel Victoria, the sole ship to complete the first circumnavigation of the globe, shown under full sail. The design commemorates the historic voyage begun by Ferdinand Magellan and concluded under the command of Juan Sebastián Elcano. The engraver's signature S. MACHADO appears in the field, along with the mint mark INCM and the year 2000. |
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| Reverse description | A three-quarter portrait of Ferdinand Magellan dominates the reverse, rendered in a bold and detailed engraving style characteristic of Portuguese commemorative issues. A circular legend surrounds the effigy, commemorating the first voyage around the world and recording the dates of the expedition. The inscription references August 1519 as the departure date and September 1522 as the return, marking the full span of the historic circumnavigation. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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