Magellan-Elcano Circumnavigation - 500th Anniversary
50 Euro - 6,5 Gram Gold - Proof

• Mintage only 400 pieces
• With Certificate of Authenticity
• Delivery in original Box

This 50 Euro gold coin from Malta is dedicated to the 500th anniversary of the first circumnavigation of the globe by Ferdinand Magellan and Juan Sebastián Elcano. The motive features Ferdinand Magellan and Juan Sebastián Elcano in front of a globe. On the left side of the coin, one of the ships of the expedition, a carrack, is depicted. The design is surrounded by the inscription "THE MAGELLAN-ELCANO CIRCUMNAVIGATION OF THE GLOBE - 500th ANNIVERSARY". The reverse of the commemorative coin features the official coat of arms of Malta.

In 1519, Juan Sebastian Elcano and Ferdinand Magellan left Spain with five ships and 239 men on board to seek a route west to the Spice Islands. The Spanish fleet sailing under the name "Armadade Moluccas" first crossed the Atlantic Ocean, rounded the southern tip of South America, sailed across the Pacific Ocean and reached the Philippines in 1521, where Magellan died. On November 6th, 1521, the fleet finally reached the Spice Islands with only two of the original ships. In 1522, on the 6th of September, the "Victoria" under the command of Juan Sebastian Elcano reached Spain again. After his return, Elcano was named "PRIMUS CIRCUMDEDISTI ME" by Emperor Charles V - the first man to circumnavigate the world. The limited 50 Euro gold coin in proof quality is delivered in the original box including a certificate of authenticity.