In 1485 he moved to Spain to seek help from Queen Isabella I.

In April 1492, his plan was finally accepted by the King of Spain and a navigation agreement was signed.

The following are some materials that Columbus actively prepared to fund and carry out a journey of exploration in order to realize his "golden dream" in the East: It is impossible to obtain the exact number of the cost of the first voyage to the west, but it is estimated based on various clues and indications

, the total amount is approximately 2 million Malawedi (approximately 14.000 USD).

Isabella had planned to exchange her crown jewels for money, but this was not necessary.

The legend that she really pawned jewelry for Columbus began in the 17th century.

Santangel and Francesco Pinello, both treasurers of Sant'Hermandade (a royal guard with its own funds), borrowed 1.4 million marra from Curry to push the land (which was eventually financed by the government

return).

Columbus himself raised 250,000 maravidis for the undertaking...the shortfall was probably advanced by Santangel from his own accounts or from the Aragonese treasury.

His Majesty the King - King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella appointed Columbus Commander-in-Chief of "all the islands and lands which by his diligent labor he shall discover or acquire," and all gold produced, mined, and exchanged in these areas.

, silver, pearls, precious stones, spices and their merchandise may be taxed or retained one-tenth, and all tax exemption.

On October 21st and 22nd, 1492, a group of natives waded over and exchanged some gold nose bolts for an eagle bell or a handful of beads, "but the exchange was so little that it was almost like there was nothing at all."

What’s the deal?”

When he set out on the European continent, Columbus carried a small amount of golden nose bolts carried by mules.

Other "Indian" souvenirs include several robust Indian captive soldiers as "specimens."