Spanish euro coins
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Spanish euro coins feature three different designs for each of the three series of coin
s. The minor series of 1, 2 and 5 cent coins were designed by Garcilaso Rollán, the middle series of 10, 20, and 50 cent coins by Begoña Castellanos and the two major coins feature the portrait or effigy
of King Juan Carlos I
of Spain designed by Luis José Díaz. All designs feature the 12 stars of the EU
, the year of minting, and the word España (Spanish for Spain).
.
, which could continue until 2050. The order in which the coin for a specific site is issued coincides with the order in which they were declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. The coins issued are:
, Asturias, a Spanish one euro coin was discovered with the image of Homer Simpson
, a cartoon character from the show The Simpsons
, in place of King Juan Carlos I. It is not known if any more coins with the character's image have been produced.
Coin
A coin is a piece of hard material that is standardized in weight, is produced in large quantities in order to facilitate trade, and primarily can be used as a legal tender token for commerce in the designated country, region, or territory....
s. The minor series of 1, 2 and 5 cent coins were designed by Garcilaso Rollán, the middle series of 10, 20, and 50 cent coins by Begoña Castellanos and the two major coins feature the portrait or effigy
Effigy
An effigy is a representation of a person, especially in the form of sculpture or some other three-dimensional form.The term is usually associated with full-length figures of a deceased person depicted in stone or wood on church monuments. These most often lie supine with hands together in prayer,...
of King Juan Carlos I
Juan Carlos I of Spain
Juan Carlos I |Italy]]) is the reigning King of Spain.On 22 November 1975, two days after the death of General Francisco Franco, Juan Carlos was designated king according to the law of succession promulgated by Franco. Spain had no monarch for 38 years in 1969 when Franco named Juan Carlos as the...
of Spain designed by Luis José Díaz. All designs feature the 12 stars of the EU
European symbols
A number of symbols of Europe have emerged throughout history. Depending on the symbol, they can apply to Europe as a whole, European unity or merely to the European Union...
, the year of minting, and the word España (Spanish for Spain).
Current series
In 2010, Spain updated their national sides in order to comply with the European commission recommendations. In the €1 and €2 coins, the same portrait of king Juan Carlos I was used, but the year position was placed in the inner part of the coin. Moreover, the twelve star ring no longer contained chiseled sections. The chiseled sections were also removed from designs for the other coins.First series (1999 -2009)
For images of the common side and a detailed description of the coins, see euro coinsEuro coins
There are eight euro coin denominations, ranging from one cent to two euros . The coins first came into use in 2002. They have a common reverse, portraying a map of Europe, but each country in the eurozone has its own design on the obverse, which means that each coin has a variety of different...
.
Circulating Mintage quantities
| Face Value | €0.01 | €0.02 | €0.05 | €0.10 | €0.20 | €0.50 | €1.00 | €2.00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 720,950,970 | 291,650,970 | 483,450,970 | 588,050,970 | 762,250,970 | 370,950,970 | 100,150,970 | 60,450,970 |
| 2000 | 83,350,400 | 711,250,400 | 399,850,400 | 243,850,400 | 29,250,400 | 519,550,400 | 89,250,400 | 36,550,400 |
| 2001 | 130,850,574 | 463,050,574 | 216,050,574 | 160,050,574 | 146,550,574 | 351,050,574 | 259,050,574 | 140,150,574 |
| 2002 | 140,977,699 | 3,977,699 | 8,177,699 | 112,977,699 | 91,377,699 | 9,677,699 | 335,477,699 | 163,877,699 |
| 2003 | 670,331,790 | 31,431,790 | 327,431,790 | 292,331,790 | 3,931,790 | 5,831,790 | 297,231,790 | 44,331,790 |
| 2004 | 206,657,000 | 206,657,000 | 258,657,000 | 121,857,000 | 3,857,000 | 4,357,000 | 98,657,000 | 4,057,000 |
| 2005 | 444,147,077 | 275,047,077 | 411,347,077 | 321,247,077 | 3,947,077 | 3,847,077 | 77,747,077 | 3,947,077 |
| 2006 | 383,850,004 | 262,150,004 | 142,750,004 | 91,750,004 | 101,950,004 | 3,950,004 | 101,550,004 | 3,950,004 |
| 2007 | 383,958,434 | 185,258,434 | 247,058,434 | 132,058,434 | 46,458,434 | 3,958,434 | 150,558,434 | 3,958,434 |
| 2008 | 374,556,940 | 191,256,940 | 239,056,940 | 139,256,940 | 102,256,940 | 3,856,940 | 153,756,940 | 19,456,940 |
| 2009 | 131,467,500 | 164,067,500 | 219,767,500 | 151,367,500 | 75,367,500 | 3,967,500 | 60,567,500 | 17,467,500 |
| 2010 | 227,330,000 | 153,130,000 | 203,130,000 | 104,930,000 | 3,830,000 | 3,930,000 | 40,030,000 | 3,930,000 |
| 2011 | ** | ** | ** | ** | ** | ** | ** | ** |
Identifying marks
| National Identifier | "España" |
| Mint Mark |  |
| Engravers Initials | None |
| €2 Edge inscription |  |
Spanish UNESCO World Heritage Sites series
Spain will start the commemorative coin series (UNESCO World Heritage) in 2010, commemorating all of Spain's UNESCO World Heritage SitesUNESCO World Heritage Sites in Spain
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization World Heritage Sites are places of importance to cultural or natural heritage as described in the UNESCO World Heritage Convention, established in 1972...
, which could continue until 2050. The order in which the coin for a specific site is issued coincides with the order in which they were declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. The coins issued are:
| Year | Number | Design |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | Historic Centre of Córdoba Córdoba, Spain -History:The first trace of human presence in the area are remains of a Neanderthal Man, dating to c. 32,000 BC. In the 8th century BC, during the ancient Tartessos period, a pre-urban settlement existed. The population gradually learned copper and silver metallurgy... |
| 2011 | 2 | Alhambra Alhambra The Alhambra , the complete form of which was Calat Alhambra , is a palace and fortress complex located in the Granada, Andalusia, Spain... , Generalife Generalife The Palacio de Generalife was the summer palace and country estate of the Nasrid Emirs of the Emirate of Granada in Al-Andalus, now beside the city of Granada in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain.-History:... and Albayzín Albayzín El Albayzín is a district of present day Granada, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain, that retains the narrow winding streets of its Medieval Moorish past... , Granada Granada Granada is a city and the capital of the province of Granada, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. Granada is located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains, at the confluence of three rivers, the Beiro, the Darro and the Genil. It sits at an elevation of 738 metres above sea... |
| 2012 | 3 | Burgos Burgos Burgos is a city of northern Spain, historic capital of Castile. It is situated at the edge of the central plateau, with about 178,966 inhabitants in the city proper and another 20,000 in its suburbs. It is the capital of the province of Burgos, in the autonomous community of Castile and León... Cathedral Burgos Cathedral The Burgos Cathedral is a Gothic-style Roman Catholic cathedral in Burgos, Spain. It is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and is famous for its vast size and unique architecture. Its construction began in 1221, and was in use nine years later, although work continued on and off for two hundred years... |
| 2013 | 4 | Monastery and Site of the Escorial El Escorial The Royal Seat of San Lorenzo de El Escorial is a historical residence of the king of Spain, in the town of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, about 45 kilometres northwest of the capital, Madrid, in Spain. It is one of the Spanish royal sites and functions as a monastery, royal palace, museum, and... , Madrid Madrid (autonomous community) The Community of Madrid is one of the seventeen autonomous communities of Spain. It is located at the center of the country, the Iberian Peninsula, and the Castilian Central Plateau . The community is also conterminous with the province of Madrid and contains the capital of Spain, which is also... |
| 2014 | 5 | Works of Antoni Gaudí Antoni Gaudí Antoni Gaudí i Cornet was a Spanish Catalan architect and figurehead of Catalan Modernism. Gaudí's works reflect his highly individual and distinctive style and are largely concentrated in the Catalan capital of Barcelona, notably his magnum opus, the Sagrada Família.Much of Gaudí's work was... |
| 2015 | 6 | Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain is the name under which are grouped 18 caves located in different regions of northern Spain, which together represent the apogee of Paleolithic cave art in Europe between 35,000 and 11,000 B.C... |
Forgeries
In AvilesAvilés
Avilés is a city in Asturias, Spain. Avilés is with Oviedo and Gijón, one of the main towns in the Principality of Asturias.The town occupies the flattest land in the municipality, in a land that belonged to the sea, surrounded by small promontories, all of them having an altitude of less than...
, Asturias, a Spanish one euro coin was discovered with the image of Homer Simpson
Homer Simpson
Homer Jay Simpson is a fictional character in the animated television series The Simpsons and the patriarch of the eponymous family. He is voiced by Dan Castellaneta and first appeared on television, along with the rest of his family, in The Tracey Ullman Show short "Good Night" on April 19, 1987...
, a cartoon character from the show The Simpsons
The Simpsons
The Simpsons is an American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series is a satirical parody of a middle class American lifestyle epitomized by its family of the same name, which consists of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie...
, in place of King Juan Carlos I. It is not known if any more coins with the character's image have been produced.