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Description:
Obverse
Legend, Portuguese shield, and sailing ship, a sylized 16th century boat, in front of the cross of the Order of Christ. Denomination below.
Reverse
João Rodrigues Cabrilho, first European to navigate the coast of modern California, standing with a map of California and area to his upper right and a legend to his lower right.
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