1 Euro - Juan Carlos I (1st type; 1st map) 1999-2006 front 1 Euro - Juan Carlos I (1st type; 1st map) 1999-2006 back
1 Euro - Juan Carlos I (1st type; 1st map) 1999-2006 photo
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1 Euro - Juan Carlos I 1st type; 1st map

 
Bimetallic: copper-nickel clad nickel centre in nickel brass ring 7.5 g 23.25 mm
Description
Issuer
Spain
King
Juan Carlos I (1975-2014)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1999-2006
Value
1 Euro 1 EUR = USD 1.10
Currency
Euro (2002-date)
Composition
Bimetallic: copper-nickel clad nickel centre in nickel brass ring
Weight
7.5 g
Diameter
23.25 mm
Thickness
2.33 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#87
Rarity index
3%

Reverse

First map of Europe symbolizing the gathering of the fifteen nations of the European Union and twelve stars (six above and six below map).

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1 EURO
LL

Engraver: Luc Luycx

Edge

Segmented reeding

Interesting fact

The 1 Euro coin featuring Juan Carlos I (1st type; 1st map) from Spain has a unique feature that sets it apart from other coins in the Eurozone. The coin's outer ring is made of a nickel brass alloy, while the inner core is made of copper-nickel. This bi-metallic design was chosen to reduce the risk of counterfeiting and to make the coin more durable.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1999 M 49030 - - - - - -
2000 M 49600 - - - - - -
2001 M 49426 - - - - - -
2002 M 23000 - - - - - -
2003 M 8904 - - - - - -
2004 M 43000 - - - - - -
2005 M 3000 - - - - - -
2006 M 49996 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Euro - Juan Carlos I (1st type; 1st map) 1999-2006 coin.