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Europa Coins 2011

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The 2011 theme for the Europa coin programme is European Explorers. The subject must have been a European or to have conducted exploration on behalf of a European nation. At least 7 European countries are participating:[1]

Country Person Face Value Issue Date
Austria Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin €20 23 February 2011
Ireland St. Brendan, the Navigator €10 15 February 2011
Portugal Hermenegildo Capelo, Roberto Ivens €2.50 20 April 2011
Finland Pehr Kalm €10 28 January 2011
Italy Amerigo Vespucci €10 (Unknown)
France Jacques Cartier €10/50/200 (Unknown)
Spain Francisco de Orellana €10 (Unknown)
Belgium Adrien de Gerlache? €(Unknown) (Unknown)

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References

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  1. ^ "Austrian Mint". Archived from the original on 2010-12-13. Retrieved 2011-02-08.