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Exclusive collection: Four silver 999 medals commemorating the 500 Years of the Discoveries, minted in January 1990 in Portugal by Casa da Moeda, each about 65 g and 50 mm in diameter.

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Exclusive Collection: 999 Silver Medals - 500 Years of the Discoveries (Montepio Geral)
Description:
A unique opportunity for collectors and investors! I am selling a set of commemorative medals for the 500th Anniversary of the Portuguese Discoveries, a special edition released by Montepio Geral in the 1990s.
Each piece is a numismatic work of art that celebrates the Portuguese maritime epic with superb detail and finish.
Highlights of the Article:
Noble Material: Fine Silver, stamped (999/1000 fineness) – the maximum purity of the metal.
Condition: Impeccable (Flor de Cunho), always kept in the original blue velvet cases.
Certification: Accompanied by the respective original technical brochures with a guarantee of authenticity.
Limited Edition: Numbered pieces, which gives them a high degree of rarity and potential for appreciation.
Author's Design: Drawing by Niels Fischer and engraving by V. Nuno.
Technical Specifications (per medal):
Diameter: 50 mm
Weight: Approx. 65g of Pure Silver
Year: January 1990
Why buy this set?
Beyond the undeniable historical and cultural value, these medals represent a safe investment in a precious metal (silver), whose intrinsic value tracks the market price.