1 Peseta (Belmonte) ND front 1 Peseta (Belmonte) ND back
1 Peseta (Belmonte) ND photo
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1 Peseta (Belmonte) ND

 
Cardboard - 60 mm
Description
Issuer
Municipality of Belmonte (Province of Cuenca)
Period
Second Republic (1936-1939)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Value
1 Peseta (1&nbspESP)
Currency
Peseta (1936-1939)
Composition
Cardboard
Diameter
60 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#411330
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Blank reverse on round cream color cardboard

Edge

Plain

Comment

Local Spanish Civil War coins: Created by municipalities, cooperatives, unions and other organizations due to the scarcity of fiduciary currency in small purchases and exchanges during the Spanish Civil War.

Municipality: Belmonte - Province: Cuenca - Autonomous community: Castilla–La Mancha

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about the 1 Peseta (Belmonte) ND coin from the Municipality of Belmonte in the Province of Cuenca is that it is made of cardboard, which is a unique and eco-friendly material for a coin. Most coins are made of metals like copper, nickel, or zinc, but this coin's use of cardboard makes it stand out and highlights the municipality's commitment to sustainability.