Municipal Councils of Menorca Coin List
The Municipal Councils of Menorca during the Spanish Civil War represented a unique period in the island's history. Between 1936 and 1939, Menorca remained loyal to the Republic, establishing a system of local government that issued its own currency to cope with cash shortages.
Structure and functioning of the Municipal Councils
Municipal Councils were established in the main municipalities of Menorca, such as Mahón, Ciudadela and Alayor. These local government bodies assumed administrative and economic control of their respective areas during the conflict. Composed of representatives of left-wing political parties and trade unions, the Councils were in charge of managing resources, maintaining public order and guaranteeing supplies for the population. Their autonomy allowed them to make crucial decisions, such as the issuance of local currency, to adapt to the exceptional circumstances of the war.
Issuance of local currency during the Civil War
Faced with the scarcity of fractional currency and the need to maintain economic activity, the Municipal Councils of Menorca issued their own coins and banknotes. These issues, known as "divisionary currency", were characterized by their diversity and originality. The most common values ranged from 5 cents to 5 pesetas, and each municipality designed its own motifs, reflecting local and ideological elements. For example, the Municipal Council of Mahón issued banknotes with images of the port and emblematic buildings, while Ciudadela opted for representations of workers and republican symbols. These numismatic pieces, in addition to their economic function, have become valuable historical testimonies of this unique period in Menorca's history.
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable Municipal Councils of Menorca coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins list 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.
Old coins of Spain-Civil War
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-Civil War.
Government of Euzkadi Municipal Councils of Menorca Council of Asturias and Leon Council of Santander,Palencia and BurgosCoin Catalog
España-Guerra Civil | 5 céntimos (Menorca)
España-Guerra Civil | 10 céntimos (Menorca)
España-Guerra Civil | 25 céntimos (Menorca)
España-Guerra Civil | 1 peseta (Menorca)
España-Guerra Civil | 2,50 pesetas (Menorca)
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