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© INCM
7½ Euros The passage of the strait; Gold
2020 year| Gold (.999) | 23.33 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2020 |
| Value | 7½ Euros 7.5 EUR = USD 8.23 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 23.33 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#240462 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FERNÃO • DE • MAGALHÃES
ESTREITO 1520
INCM – L. F. ABREU
Designer: Luis Filipe de 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 coin's design, "The Passage of the Strait," depicts 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 features a minimalist, abstract style that emphasizes the importance of this strategic waterway in the history of Portugal and Europe.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 INCM | 679 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Gold) 2020 coin.
