Portugal 2 Euros, 2019

2 Euros aus Portugal. Ausgegeben 2019. Geprägt in Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring. Durchmesser 25.75 mm, Gewicht 8.5 g.

Avers

The Spanish expedition to the East Indies began in 1519 and ended in 1522, resulting in the first circumnavigation of the Earth. The design depicts the effigy of Fernão De Magalhães. At the right side, in semicircle, is the inscription ‘CIRCUM NAVEGAÇÃO’ (circumnavigation) and underneath the inscription ‘1519 FERNÃO DE MAGALHÃES’. At the left side, in semicircle, is the year of issuance ‘2019’ and the name of the issuing country ‘PORTUGAL’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Revers

A map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.

Rand

Finely reeded with inscription: seven castles and five coats of arms