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71/2 Euros The passage of the strait, Gold
| Issuer | Imprensa Nacional-Casa da Moeda (INCM) |
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| Year | 2020 |
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| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
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| Obverse description | A stylized cartographic design occupies the central field, depicting a schematic representation of the world's continents rendered in a bold, graphic style. To the right, an ornamental compass rose or navigational device is depicted in a geometric, faceted design. The denomination '7,5 €' appears in large numerals in the lower left of the field. The circular legend around the periphery reads '2020 PORTUGAL CIRCUM NAVEGAÇÃO', with the dates '1519-1522' inscribed in the lower portion, commemorating the first circumnavigation of the globe. |
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| Obverse lettering | 2020 PORTUGAL CIRCUM NAVEGAÇÃO 7,5 € 1519-1522 |
| Reverse description | Two emperor penguins stand prominently in the left and central field, rendered in fine relief, symbolizing the fauna encountered during Magellan's passage through the strait in 1520. To the right, a period caravel under full sail is depicted in low relief. The explorer's name 'FERNÃO • DE • MAGALHÃES' arcs along the upper legend, while 'ESTREITO 1520' is inscribed in the lower right field, referencing the passage of the Strait of Magellan. The mint and engraver credits 'INCM – L. F. ABREU' appear in the lower left exergue. |
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