{"product_id":"1996-portugal-coin-4-pcs-coin-set","title":"1996 Portugal Coin 4 Pcs Coin Set","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1996 Portugal — Four Portugal Coins: The Historical Alliance Between the West \u0026amp; the East\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIssued by \u003cstrong\u003eRaffles Mint\u003c\/strong\u003e as legal tender commemorative coins of Portugal, this four-piece cupro-nickel set chronicles the remarkable story of Portuguese exploration and diplomacy across Asia in the 15th and 16th centuries. Each coin captures a defining moment in the historical alliance between Portugal and the East — told through four landmark events spanning China, Macau, Taiwan, and Thailand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Four Coins\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Discovery of the Island of Formosa (Taiwan)\u003c\/strong\u003e — On 17 July 1582, a ship captained by André Feio ran aground on a sandbank on the southern coast of an unknown island, marking the beginning of the European connection with Formosa (Taiwan).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Founding of Macau\u003c\/strong\u003e — In 1557, local Chinese authorised Portuguese merchants to establish themselves in the port of Macau, giving Portugal a springboard to sail and trade in the seas of China and Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Arrival of the Portuguese in China\u003c\/strong\u003e — The expedition led by Jorge Alvares landed on an island near Canton in 1513. Alvares immediately made the first business deals with the Chinese, thus beginning a relationship between Portugal and China that still continues today.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlliance between Portugal and the Kingdom of Siam (Thailand)\u003c\/strong\u003e — The friendly visit of Duarte Fernandes to King Ramathibodi in 1511 led to a military and commercial alliance in 1512, which had a profound influence on the history of the Portuguese presence in Eastern Asia in the 16th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCoin Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFace Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 Escudos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26.5g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cupro-Nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIssuer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raffles Mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStatus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Legal Tender Commemorative Coins of Portugal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePresentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach coin is individually housed in an illustrated fold-out card with historical narrative and a full-colour photograph of an iconic landmark from the respective country — including the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial (Taiwan), the Ruins of St. Paul's (Macau), the Temple of Heaven (China), and Wat Arun (Thailand). The complete set comes in a decorative outer slipcase titled \u003cem\u003e\"Four Portugal Coins That Tell the Historical Alliance Between the West \u0026amp; the East.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA rare and thematic set that bridges European and Asian numismatic history, this Raffles Mint issue is a compelling addition to any collection focused on Portuguese exploration, colonial history, or the maritime Silk Road era. Presented as issued in original packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jade Dynasty Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48122370719965,"sku":"PT0003","price":38.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/1610\/2109\/files\/IMG_1516_ab6f4e14-2dd8-43f3-a2ae-d7f89f457c92.jpg?v=1783225372","url":"https:\/\/www.jadedynastygallery.com\/zh-hans\/products\/1996-portugal-coin-4-pcs-coin-set","provider":"Jade Dynasty Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}