Portugal 2019 Ferdinand Magellan

Ferdinand Magellan

Coin dedicated to the maritime traveler and discoverer Fernand Magellan, commemorating his anniversary of his 500th expedition around the Earth. In 1519-1522, the expedition launched by Magellan was the first to sail the Earth, the first to cross the South American Strait, linking South America with the Pacific Ocean, the first to take Asia and Africa to the west and return to Spain. The Magellan Expedition confirmed that the Earth is round.

Weight - 8.5 g.

Quality - UNC (Uncirculated)

Diameter - 25.75 mm.

Composition - Bimetallic - nickel brass clad nickel center in copper-nickel ring

Circulation - 500'000 pcs

Country of origin - Portugal