Juan Carlos I (1975-2002) Coin List
The reign of Juan Carlos I in Spain, from 1975 to 2002, was a period of profound political, social and economic changes. The transition from dictatorship to democracy marked the beginning of this era, which also saw important transformations in the Spanish monetary system.
The Transition and the First Coins of Juan Carlos I
After Franco's death in 1975, Juan Carlos I assumed the throne and led the transition to democracy. The first coins with his effigy were minted in 1976, initially maintaining the monetary system inherited from Franco's regime. These pieces, in denominations of 1, 5, 25, 50 and 100 pesetas, reflected institutional continuity but also the change of era. The 1978 Constitution consolidated the new democratic system, and the coins evolved to reflect the modernization of the country. More contemporary designs were introduced, such as the 1980 series that included motifs related to the 1982 World Cup held in Spain.
Monetary Evolution and the Transition to the Euro
Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, the Spanish monetary system underwent several modifications. New denominations were introduced, such as the 200 peseta coin in 1986, and changes were made to the designs to commemorate important events such as the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games. The last major transformation came in preparation for the adoption of the euro. In 1999, Spain joined the Economic and Monetary Union, beginning the process of transition to the new European currency. The last pesetas minted under the reign of Juan Carlos I, issued in 2001, marked the end of a monetary era. On January 1, 2002, the euro became the official currency, closing a significant chapter in Spanish numismatic history and in the reign of Juan Carlos I.
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable Juan Carlos I (1975-2002) 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
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 Franco Spanish State 1939-1975 Juan Carlos I 1975-2002 Euro 1999-?Coin Catalog
España | 500 pesetas (XXV Anniversary of the Wedding of Juan Carlos I and Dª Sofia)
España | 500 pesetas (XXV Anniversary of the Wedding of Juan Carlos I and Dª Sofia)
España | 500 pesetas (Monogram of Juan Carlos I)
España | 500 pesetas (Flag and Crown)
España | 5 ecu (Alfonso X of Castile)
España | 1 ecu (Madrid European Capital of Culture)
España | 5 ecu (Don Juan de Borbón)
España | 1 ecu (Don Quixote of La Mancha)
España | 1 ecu (Nautilus)
España | 5 ecu (Coca from Mataró)
España | 5 ecu (Don Juan de Austria)
España | 1 ecu (Europa)
España | 5 ecu (Charles V)
España | 10 ecu (Columns of Hercules)
España | 50 ecu (Philip II)
España | 100 ecu (Charles V)
España | 5 ecu (Alfonso X The Wise)
España | 5 ecu (Averroes)
España | 5 ecu (Madrid European Capital of Culture)
España | 1 ecu (Don Quixote of La Mancha)
España | 5 ecu (Miguel de Cervantes)
España | 25 ecu (Cervantes-Battle of Lepanto)
España | 1 ecu (Tribute to the Spanish Navy)
España | 25 ecu (Tribute to the Spanish Navy)
España | 50 céntimos
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