© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
1 Peseta (Puig) ND
| Cardboard | - | 46 mm |
| Issuer | Municipality of Puig (Province of Valencia) |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1936-1939) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Peseta (1 ESP) |
| Currency | Peseta (1936-1939) |
| Composition | Cardboard |
| Diameter | 46 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#402656 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Black face value with single line perimeter framing and two stars on both sides on round cream color cardboard
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1 REAL
Comment
Local Spanish Civil War banknotes: 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: El Puig de Santa Maria (Puig on banknote) - Province: Valencia - Autonomous community: Valencian Community
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about the 1 Peseta (Puig) ND coin from the Municipality of Puig in the Province of Valencia made of Cardboard is that it is one of the few coins in the world made from a non-metallic material, specifically cardboard. This unique choice of material was likely chosen as a cost-saving measure, but it also makes the coin stand out from other coins in circulation.