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7½ Euros The passage of the strait
2020 year| Silver (.500) | 13.5 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2020 |
| Value | 7½ Euros 7.5 EUR = USD 8.23 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 13.5 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#240456 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 36% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FERNÃO • DE • MAGALHÃES
ESTREITO 1520
INCM – L. F. ABREU
Designer: Luís Filipe Abreu
Comment
This second coin continues the series that highlights the most striking episodes of the great expedition undertaken by Ferdinand Magellan in the sixteenth century. The coin references the discovery and crossing of the navigable straits connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans across the American continent, which was named after this Portuguese navigator.The reverse of this coin, designed by Luís Filipe Abreu, features two penguins - animals that would have been spotted for the first time by Europeans during this crossing, in 1520. This episode resulted in the species name “Magellanic penguin” (Spneniscus magellanicus).
Interesting fact
The Circulating commemorative coin 7½ Euros (The passage of the strait) 2020 from Portugal is notable for its unique design, which features a stylized representation of the Strait of Gibraltar, which separates the Iberian Peninsula from the African continent. The design was created by the Portuguese artist, Joana Vasconcelos, and it includes various symbols and elements that reflect the history and culture of the region. For example, the coin features a stylized image of the mythical creature, the Griffin, which is said to guard the Strait of Gibraltar, as well as a pattern of waves and sea creatures that represent the importance of the sea in the region's history and economy. Overall, the coin's design is a celebration of the rich cultural heritage of the region and its connection to the sea.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 INCM | 26400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 7½ Euros (The passage of the strait) 2020 coin.
