Spain Coins
Spain's recent monetary history has been marked by important changes, from the peseta to the adoption of the euro. This journey reflects not only the economic evolution of the country, but also its integration into the European Union and the advances in numismatic technology.
Spanish Numismatics
The peseta was the official currency of Spain from 1868 to 2002. During this period, it underwent numerous changes in its design and value, reflecting the various political and economic regimes of the country. The issues of the Second Republic, the Franco era and the transition to democracy stand out. The last series of pesetas, introduced in the 1990s, featured advanced security measures and designs that honored Spanish culture and history.
The euro era
In 2002, Spain adopted the euro as its official currency, marking a milestone in its economic history. Spanish euro coins maintain a national design on the reverse, featuring symbols such as the effigy of the king and the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. Spain has issued numerous commemorative 2 euro coins, celebrating historical and cultural events. In addition, the Royal Spanish Mint has continued to mint numismatic collections of great quality, keeping alive the interest in Spanish numismatics in the euro era.
Country | Spain |
Flag | |
Coin | Euro (EUR) |
Continent | Europa |
Capital city | Madrid |
ISO2 | ES |
ISO3 | ESP |
Catalogued coins | 2756 |
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Ancient coins of Spain
To facilitate their classification, we have decided to organise the coins according to their historical period, you can consult the coins by historical numismatic categories of Spain.
Catholic Monarchs 1474-1504 Habsbourgs 1516-1700 House of Bourbon 1700-1868 Provisional Government 1868-1871 Amadeo I and Charles VII 1870-1876 I Republic 1873-1873 Alfonso XII 1874-1885 Alfonso XIII 1886-1931 Second Republic 1931-1939 Spanish State 1939-1975 Juan Carlos I 1975-2002 Euro 1999-?The most valuable coins
The most valuable Spain coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Coin catalogs related to Spain
You can consult other coins related to Spain, these catalogs are usually country history: former countries, unifications, independence provinces, colonies, etc.
Coin Catalog
10 euro (Radio Centenary)
2 maravedíes (Philip II)
1 ardite - Cataluña (Ferdinand VI)
30 euro (10th Anniversary of the Euro)
10.000 pesetas (Victories of Emperor Charles V)
10 euro (Picasso-Arlequin ,Leónide)
2.000 pesetas (Portrait of Charles V and his Mother)
10 euro (UEFA Champions 2024)
40 euro (18th Anniversary of the Birth of Princess Leonor)
10 euro (Picasso-Woman in Blue)
40.000 pesetas (XXV Anniversary of the Proclamation of H.M. Juan Carlos I)
2.000 pesetas (Portrait of Charles V with Sword)
50 euro (Picasso-Woman with raised arms)
2.000 pesetas (Leopoldo Alas Clarín)
5 euro ( XIII Series: Ibero-American Capitals - Seville)
10 euro (Paris 2024 Olympic Games)
10 euro (Picasso-Woman's head weeping)
1000 pesetas (Antonio Cánovas del Castillo)
2.000 pesetas (Charlemagne Silo)
10 euro (10th Anniversary of the Euro)
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