Spain 10 Euro 2021 'Battle of Lepanto'

Spain 10 Euro 2021 'Battle of Lepanto'. Spain has issued a 10 Euro coin with the theme 'Battle of Lepanto'. The Naval Battle of Lepanto (25th May 1571) was between the Ottoman Empire and the Papal States - a union of fleets from Spain, Naples, Sicily, Venice, Genoa, Malta and Parma. Juan of Austria was the commander in chief of this joint fleet. The fleet consisted of 200 galleys, 6 galleasses and more than 100 auxiliary sailing vessels. This naval battle lasted only four hours, during which the Ottoman fleet was completely destroyed. The Battle of Lepanto was one of the greatest naval battles of all time, involving the last use of galley ships. Galley ships were ships that used both sails and oarsmen. On the face of the coin is an image of a galley ship. In addition, the text 'BATALLA DE LEPANTO' (Battle of Lepanto), the value indication of 10 Euro and the years 1571 and 2021 are shown. On the reverse of the coin is an image of King Felipe VI along with the year of issue 2021. The coin is presented in a beautiful case and is supplied with a certificate of authenticity.