| Location | Philippines |
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| Year | 2021 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
| Composition | Silver (.999) plated brass (70% Cu, 30% Zn) |
| Weight | 17 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Period | Republic (1946-date) |
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| Obverse description | Portrait of Magellan wearing conquistador armor. The armor he wore during the Battle of Mactan. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS CAPTAIN OF 1ST CIRCUMNAVIGATION ♣♣♣ FERDINAND MAGELLAN 2021 |
| Reverse description | Depiction of the first mass in the Philippines happened at Limasawa, Southern Leyte (March 31, 1521). The mass was conducted by the priest Pedro de Valderrama from Magellan`s expedition crew. Important figures who attended the mass that is visible in the medal are Magellan (middle), Rajah Colambu (Left), Rajah Siagu (Right), Antonio Figafetta (back). Magellan`s Cross and his lead ship Trinidad are also visible. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | ♣ INTRODUCTION OF CHRISTIANITY ♣ • MARCH 31, 1521 • 500th Anniversary ALAMAT COMMEMORATIVE COINS |
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| Numisquare ID | 2008178790 |
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