Euro (1999-?) Coin List
The introduction of the euro in Spain in 1999 marked a historic milestone in the Spanish economy and society. This momentous change not only affected the currency in circulation, but also had a significant impact on various aspects of daily life and the perception of national identity.
The transition from the peseta to the euro
The process of transition from the peseta to the euro began on January 1, 1999, when the irrevocable exchange rate of 166.386 pesetas per euro was fixed. During the first three years, the euro existed only as a currency of account, used in electronic and financial transactions. The physical introduction of euro coins and banknotes took place on January 1, 2002, initiating a period of dual circulation that lasted until February 28 of the same year. The new Spanish euro coins featured designs on their national sides that reflected the country's rich history and culture, such as the effigy of King Juan Carlos I on the 1 and 2 euro coins, the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela on the 1, 2 and 5 cent coins, and Miguel de Cervantes on the 10, 20 and 50 cent coins.
Economic and social impact of the euro in Spain
The adoption of the euro brought important economic and social changes to Spain. On the one hand, it facilitated trade and transactions with other eurozone countries, eliminating currency exchange costs and reducing exchange rate uncertainty. This contributed to greater economic integration with Europe and an increase in foreign investment. However, there was also a phenomenon of "rounding" in prices that generated some perception of inflation among consumers. On the social side, adapting to the new currency was a challenge, especially for the elderly, who had to familiarize themselves with new values and equivalences. Despite these initial challenges, the euro was quickly consolidated as a symbol of European identity and of Spain's participation in the continental integration project.
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable Euro (1999-?) 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 | 1 euro (Army)
España | 5 euro (Royal Guard)
España | 25 euro (Tribute to the Army)
España | 1 euro cent (euro in Churriana test)
España | 2 euro cent (euro in Churriana test)
España | 5 euro cent (euro in Churriana test)
España | 10 euro cent (euro in Churriana test)
España | 20 euro cent (euro in Churriana test)
España | 50 euro cent (euro in Churriana test)
España | 1 euro (euro in Churriana test)
España | 2 euro (euro in Churriana test)
España | 1 euro cent
España | 2 euro cent
España | 5 euro cent
España | 10 euro cent
España | 20 euro cent
España | 50 euro cent
España | 1 euro
España | 2 euro
España | 10 euro (Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union)
España | 12 euro (Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union)
España | 10 euro (Incorporation of Menorca to the Spanish Crown)
España | 12 euro (25th Anniversary of the Spanish Constitution)
España | 10 euro (75th Anniversary of the Juan Sebastián Elcano)
España | 10 euro (500th Anniversary of the Birth of Miguel López de Legazpi)
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