HomeFleur-de-coin.comBuy on-lineCoin ShopCategoryEuro coins Portugal 2 euros 2011 - Fernao Mendes Pinto EUR N/A Add to Wish ListAdd this item to your Wish List and we will let you know when it becomes available. To enable this feature, you will have to create an account and log-in Low price Guarantee!We are confident that the price for this item is unbeatable UNCGrade ExplanationA new condition coin that does not have any sign of wear. Marks on the coin that may come from the manufacturing process do not keep a coin from being unciruclated Price HistoryDisplay a chart with the price history of this item, from actual past purchases Krause - Mishler KM# 804 Details The coin commemorates the 500th anniversary of the birth of Fernao Mendes Pinto, the Portuguese explorer of the Asian seas and countries. His book on discoveries and adventures was published posthumously.The inner part of the coin depicts a sailing ship on several wave shaped inscriptions referring to Portugal, Lisbon, his book and some of his travel destinations. The inscriptions "Portugal" appears underneath. His name combined with the years 1511 and 2011 appear on top of the inner part. The coin's outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European Union flagIssue date: 15 September 2011 Specifications Diameter - 25.75mm Thickness - 2.2mm Weight - 8.5gr Composition BiAlloy (Nk/Ng), ring Cupronickel (75% copper - 25% nickel clad on nickel core), center Nickel brass Edge Five coats of arms and seven castles equally spaced Comments Legend: Republica Portuguesa, Fernao Mendes Pinto Mintage 500,000 pieces To return to the previous page, please hit the Back button on your browser or click here