The 2019 Portugal 2 euro commemorative coin marks the 600th anniversary of the discovery of the Madeira archipelago. The national side features a detailed depiction of the island group, highlighting its geographical significance as a pivotal milestone in the Portuguese Age of Discovery. By commemorating this event, the design honours the maritime expansion that defined the nation's historical identity and its early exploration of the Atlantic. The intricate relief work captures the rugged landscape of the islands, which were rediscovered by Portuguese navigators in 1419, forever altering the course of European maritime history. This circulation issue was released in 2019 with a mintage of 500,000 coins.