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Within a week one of the most exclusive numismatic articles issued in recent times by the FNMT will be issued. These are 500 units of the complete collection of silver coins from the V Centenary of the First World Tour series, which also includes a 2-euro commemorative coin in Proof quality dedicated to the same theme.

In the year 2019, the Royal National Mint and Stamp Factory began this series made up of four coins, one per year, which has been narrating the stages of the expedition of Magellan and Elcano (1519-1522) until culminating with the First Circumnavigation of the World 500 years ago.

The coins that make up the collection have been a tribute to one of the greatest achievements in human history, the first circumnavigation of the Earth, which revealed the relationship between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans and showed that the world was spherical.

Coins that make up the collection

2019 – Departure

In 1519, two hundred and thirty-nine men and five ships set sail from Spain in search of a route west to the Spice Islands (now called the Moluccas in Indonesia).

 

On the reverse of the coin, a scene with five ships crossing the sea is reproduced in color. 

 

On the obverse, two images of Juan Sebastián Elcano and Ferdinand Magellan are reproduced, taken from the portraits of both that are kept in the Naval Museum of Madrid. Above these images, a compass rose. On the right, inside an oval, detail of the head of the sculptural work entitled Carlos V, made by Leone and Pompeo Leoni, which is kept in the Museo Nacional del Prado, in Madrid.

2020 – Strait of Magellan

The 202 coin was dedicated to the passage of the Strait of Magellan, or Dark Sea, which was what the Atlantic Ocean was called at that time, so called because, even knowing the direction of the winds, they did not know where it could take them. There was no known inhabited territory beyond and they ran the risk of getting lost in the mists and darkness. In addition, it was thought that these waters were inhabited by monsters and mermaids that took sailors with them to the bottom of the sea.

Fortunately, on November 1, 1520, All Saints' Day, they reached what would be called the Strait of Magellan, a passage to cross from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. It took 28 days to make this crossing. 

 

The coin aims to represent that feeling of fear when crossing an uncharted sea, adding sea monsters that came from the imagination of men. The little angel on top of the boat represents the force of the winds.

 

The obverse of this coin is the same as the 2019 one, it just changes the year.

2021 – Moluccas Islands

The third coin in this series is dedicated to the arrival of Juan Sebastián Elcano to the Spice Islands (currently the Moluccas Islands).

On November 7, 1521, they reached the Moluccas, docking at the island of Tidore the next day. There they asked their king for permission to trade.

On December 18, 1521, with both ships loaded with cloves and cinnamon, they prepared to leave for Spain. However, that same day a water leak was discovered in Trinidad, necessitating a lengthy repair. For this reason, on the 21st, the Nao Victoria left alone to the west.

 

On the reverse, a representation of The Arrival in the Moluccas is reproduced in colour.

 

The obverse of this coin is the same as 2019 and 2020, it just changes the year.

2022 – Arrival

The fourth and last coin of the V Centenary of the First Voyage Around the World commemorates the arrival in Spain of the Nao Victoria in September 1522 under the command of the navigator Juan Sebastián Elcano, with only 18 crew members, after completing the first circumnavigation of the world. 

 

On the reverse, an image is reproduced that recalls the arrival in Spain of the Nao Victoria in September 1522, commanded by Juan Sebastián de Elcano and the last 17 survivors of the expedition, who completed the first circumnavigation of the world.

 

On the obverse, the image of Juan Sebastián de Elcano is reproduced, taken from the portrait that is kept in the Naval Museum of Madrid. Above this image, a compass rose. On the right, detail of the coat of arms of Juan Sebastián de Elcano. In the upper part of the coin, the legend SPAIN 2022. In the lower part of the coin, the legend "Primus Circumdedisti me" that was granted by Emperor Carlos V as a prize for the feat accomplished; As the bottom of the coin, some lines as a wind grid.

Information of the coins
Metrics 8 reais
Issue Year 2019, 20, 21 and 22
Color Yes
Quality proof
Diameter (mm) 40
Face Value (Euro) 10
Purity (‰) 925
Metal Silver
Weight (g) 27
Run (units) 2019 – 5,000
2020 – 6,000
2021 – 5,000
2022 – 6,000


2 euro commemorative coin 2022 – V Centenary of the first Circumnavigation of the World

 

 On the obverse, in the center of the coin and on a background of a globe, the image of Juan Sebastián Elcano is reproduced, taken from the portrait that is kept in the Naval Museum of Madrid, on which they appear, in its lower part and in capital letters, the legends 1519 1522, JUAN SEBASTIÁN ELCANO and PRIMUS CIRCUMDEDISTI ME.
To his left, the Mint mark; to its right, in capital letters, the legend Spain and the year of minting 2022. Surrounding all the motifs and legends, in the outer circular area of ​​the coin, appear the twelve stars of the European Union.

A coin that will complement this collection very well

This will be the traditional coin that is usually purchased (exchanged) in banks every year, which will go from 30 euros to 40 euros in 2022, which although in theory does not belong to the collection, we can include it, since it is dedicated to the same theme.

 

On the reverse, in the central part of the coin, there is a world map by the Italian cartographer Battista Agnese, an image from the holdings of the National Library of Spain, in which a representation of the Victoria ship appears. In the upper part, in a circular shape and in capital letters, the legend V CENTENARIO AROUND THE WORLD. Below, the value of the piece, 40 EURO, the mint mark and, within a circle, in the form of a quadruple latent image, a ship, the mint mark, a five-pointed star and 22.

 

The obverse reproduces the superimposed effigies of Their Majesties the King and Queen Felipe VI and Queen Letizia. At the top of the coin, in a circular direction and in capital letters, the legend FELIPE VI Y LETIZIA. At the bottom of the coin, in capital letters, the legend SPAIN and the year of minting 2022, separated by a fleur-de-lis. Surrounding the motives and legends one pearl beading. 

 

As a special security feature, the FNMT patented the quadruple latent image. Depending on the viewing angle it is possible to see different images. This coin shows the Victoria ship, the FNMT mintmark, a star and the year 22.

Characteristics of the Currency
Country Spain
Issue Year 2022
Form Round with smooth edge
Quality BU
Diameter 33mm
Face Value 40 euro
Purity 925
Metal Silver
Weight 18g
maximum print run 1,000,000

The expected issue date of this coin is November 22.

 

 

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