Category Archives: Lighthouses

Iceland Lighthouse Stamps, 10 Sep 2015

The two pictured stamps will be issued by Iceland Postur on 10 September 2015.  Both lighthouses are located on small islands off the Icelandic coast. The first depicts Elliðæy Lighthouse and the other Æðey LIghthouse.

Elliðæy L/H | 10 Sep 2015

Æðey L/H | 10 Sep 2015

See more lighthouse stamps from Iceland here

Spanish 5 Euro Coin, 2011

This Spanish 5 Euro coin features the Tower of Hercules on both sides. The Tower of Hercules or Farum Brigantium as it was formerly known is the only fully preserved Roman lighthouse that is still in use as a navigational beacon. It was built probably in the late 1st century A.D. and marks the entrance of La Coruña harbor in north-western Spain. The structure withstood the Lisbon earthquake of 1755 and a major renovation was undertaken shortly thereafter when it’s height was increased. The light was electrified in 1926.

2011 Spanish coin showing the Tower of Hercules

2011 Spanish coin showing the Tower of Hercules