![]() The new coin, which was also known as "20 duros", immediately became wildly popular among Spaniards. That fact that was celebrated by the FNMT with the issuance of a proof version in a special package. On July 15th, 1982, the Ministry of the Treasury gave the order for the new coin to enter circulation on September 15th of that very same year. This new 100 pesetas coin would consist of 88.4% copper, 5% aluminum, 5% nickel, 1% iron and 0.6% manganese. That Royal Decree states that the previous 100 pesetas coin, even though essential, proved itself to be extremely uncomfortable for daily transactions due to its size and, in its Article 3.1, introduced the specifications for a new coin to replace it. ![]() On March 14th of the same year, the Cabinet approved the proposal of the Commission and promulgated the Royal Decree 1417/1982. To face the problems that the previous circulating coins presented, mainly caused by inflation and the disparity among the prices of metals and the face value of some coins, on February 9th, 1982, the Delegated Commission for Economic Affairs within the Government of Spain proposed the introduction of a new coin series following the socio-economic context of the country. Royal Mint of Spain (Real Casa de la Moneda), Madrid, Spain (1591-date) It is estimated that there is a 50% chance of each variety. Then, the blanks with their edge already pressed entered randomly between the dies, causing the two orientations of the fleurs-de-lis. The first step to mint these coins was pressing the edge design into the flan. There are two edge varieties: fleurs-de-lis up and fleurs-de-lis down. The Spanish coat of arms with the face value on top and below and the FNMT mintmark to its left sideĢ2 incuse fleurs-de-lis in a plain field. Why: This coin celebrated Spain’s third national exhibition of numismatics.Portrait of King Juan Carlos I looking to the left, with a legend surrounding it and the date below Why: This ‘charismatic’ coin was in daily use during the 80s and 90s. Why: This coin was the only available 50 peseta coin for more than 15 years in Spain. ![]() Each year’s version is collectible, with the first edition fetching highest prices. Why: From 1995, this 25 peseta coin with a central hole each year celebrated a separate autonomous community in Spain. Why: Certain coins have variations in the minting of the year that can see its collectability double. This coin suffered a minting error in that the year reads 1975. Why: This coin was minted to celebrate Spain’s hosting of the 1982 football world cup. It shows a ship’s rudder and anchor, and features initial ‘E-51’. ![]() Why: This coin was minted until 1965, but a variant in 1951 celebrating the Second National Exhibition is very collectible. Why: The so-called ‘blondie’ was the first coin to feature the face of Franco. Why: This unique coin was only minted in 1953, making it a rare find. Why: This Franco coin was made of nickel, but quickly withdrawn from circulation following fluctuations in the price of the metal. However, certain peseta coins in could be worth anything from €45-20,000.īelow is a list of the most valuable pesetas (from Spanish coin-exchange alotcoins): Collectible coinsĮxpats might have pesetas sitting around as souvenirs, or in too-small quantities to warrant contacting the Bank of Spain to exchange them. Any coins that were still in circulation on 1st January 2002 can still be changed until 30th June, 2021.īut Spain’s minister for the treasury, Nadia Calviño, said that 45% of pesetas still in circulation will probably never be changed. ![]()
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