The Portugal 2022 2 euro commemorative coin celebrates the centenary of the first aerial crossing of the South Atlantic, a landmark achievement in aviation history. The national side features a detailed depiction of the Fairey IIIB seaplane, the aircraft used by Portuguese naval aviators Gago Coutinho and Sacadura Cabral during their pioneering 1922 expedition. This historic journey from Lisbon to Rio de Janeiro demonstrated significant advancements in aerial navigation, specifically the use of the sextant adapted for aircraft. By honouring this feat, the coin highlights Portugal’s enduring legacy of exploration and its contribution to global maritime and aeronautical progress. The design serves as a tribute to the courage and technical innovation of the crew who successfully bridged two continents by air. This issue was minted in 2022 with a total mintage of 500,000 coins.