600th Anniversary of the discovery of the Madeira archipelago

2 euro · 2019

Portugal

Portugal 2 euro 2019 — 600th Anniversary of the discovery of the Madeira archipelago
Circulated mintage500,000
Estimated value≈ 3 €
BU mintage3,995
Estimated value≈ 10–12 €
Proof mintage3,979
Estimated value≈ 17–21 €
About these estimates · 2026-10-11

Indicative values per coin from the linked catalogue references or completed sales, excluding delivery and auction fees. Displayed in whole euros; ranges narrower than EUR 1 become one rounded estimate. Circulated uses VF–XF, not UNC. BU and Proof collector prices may assume original packaging. Missing or ambiguous grades remain unavailable. Actual value depends on condition, packaging and exact variant.

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Coin motif

The event, known as the first Portuguese territorial discovery, marked a historic milestone in the consolidation of Portugal as a maritime power and gave rise to the Portuguese Age of Discoveries (1418-1522). The design bears the Madeira Archipelago and the island of Porto Santo.

Source (shortened): ECB ↗

Technical details

Mass
8,5
Diameter
25,75
Thickness
2,2
Material
Inner Part: Cupronickel; Outer Part: Nickel brass
Designer
Júlio Pomar

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