Coat of Arms of Portugal superimposed to Toscanelli`s map of 1474 inside and hexagon (Europe and Africa to the right, Asia and Japan - Cipangu - to the left, Equatorial line). Below, the value and the date of the coin.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
REPUBLICA
PORTUGUESA
200
ESCUDOS
INCM D`EÇA
1991
Reverse description
Superimposed on Toscanelli`s map, a stylized boat heading left with 3 sailors onboard holding the rudder, a map, an astrolabe and a sword with the cross of the Order of Christ. Legend above, and dates of this period of explorations westward below.