2018–2019 Spain €1.5 History of Navigation 5-pc Set

History Of Navigation Series Celebrates Famous Nautical Vessels

Modern navigation owes a debt of gratitude to the ancient scientists and adventurers who used their knowledge of celestial bodies to chart oceans and new lands. As these fearless mariners embarked on voyages across the world, they not only advanced navigational techniques, but advanced civilization. Now you can witness the History of Navigation thanks to a specular series of coins released by the world-renowned Real Casa de la Moneda—the Royal Mint of Spain!

Ships From Ancient Times Through Today

Each selectively colorized legal-tender cupro-nickel (CuNi) 1½ Euro coin in the series depicts a seagoing vessel that played an important role in the History of Navigation. Here you can secure five coins released in 2018 and 2019:

• 2018 €1.5 History of Navigation – Scandinavian Drakkar, the famous longship of the fierce Vikings. The ships got their names from the dragon figureheads mounted at the bow of the longships. The word for “Dragon” in Norse was “Drakkar.”
• 2018 €1.5 History of Navigation – Phoenician Combat Ship. Known as a “bireme,” these vessels were long galley-type ships that made their first appearance well before the 6th century B.C.
• 2019 €1.5 History of Navigation – 17th Century Spanish Galleon. The Galleon takes its name from the term galley and was a large, multi-decked sailing ship used as armed cargo carriers.
• 2019 €1.5 History of Navigation – Spanish Cruiser Carlos V. Launched in 1895, the Carlos V was the largest ship built in the Spanish shipyards around the Turn of the century.
• 2019 €1.5 History of Navigation – Submarine Galerna, a Spanish submarine named after a galerna, a sudden and violent storm that common occurs off Spain’s Northern coast.

About The Spanish Royal Mint

Established in 1597 during the reign of King Philip II, The Spanish Royal Mint strikes more than 4 billion coins each year. From its beginnings managing the wealth obtained from the Spanish colonies during the 16th and 17th centuries through the present day, The Mint is centered in Madrid and is recognized worldwide for its focus on advanced technologies that sets it apart from other world mints. The Spanish Royal Mint today can produce 850 coins per minute and employs high-tech processes such as laser engraving, high-resolution 3D coin design modeling, and anti-counterfeiting measures.

Act Now To Discover The History Of Navigation

Set sail on your own voyage to discover the History of Navigation with this 2018–2019 Spain €1.5 History of Navigation Five-Piece Set. It also makes a perfect gift for any fan of ships and history. Click all five to your cart and save!