© Subastas Ibercoin
© Subastas Ibercoin
1 Peseta (Llívia) ND
| Cardboard | - | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Municipality of Llívia (Province of Girona) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Committee of Llivia |
| Period | Second Republic (1936-1939) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Peseta (1 ESP) |
| Currency | Peseta (1936-1939) |
| Composition | Cardboard |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#333336 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Circular disk of thick cardboard, with municipal stamp with Coat of arms of Catalonia
Script: Latin
Lettering: COMITE DE LLIVIA
Translation: Committee of Llivia
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: Llívia - Province: Girona - Autonomous community: Catalonia
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin 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 stands out for its use of a renewable resource. It's also a great example of how currency can be designed to be both functional and environmentally conscious.