10 Euros (Columbus - La Santa María) 2006 front 10 Euros (Columbus - La Santa María) 2006 back
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10 Euros Columbus - La Santa María

2006 year
Silver (.925) 27 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
Spain
King
Juan Carlos I (1975-2014)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2006
Value
10 Euros 10 EUR = USD 11
Currency
Euro (2002-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
27 g
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#51846
Rarity index
82%

Reverse

Nao "Santa María" sailing to right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CRISTOBAL COLÓN
1506 - 2006
10 EURO M
LA SANTA MARÍA

Translation: Christopher Columbus

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Christopher Columbus (between 25 August and 31 October 1451 – 20 May 1506) was an Italian explorer and navigator from the Republic of Genoa who completed four Spanish-based voyages across the Atlantic Ocean sponsored by the Catholic Monarchs, opening the way for the widespread European exploration and colonization of the Americas. His expeditions were the first known European contact with the Caribbean and Central and South America.

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 500th anniversary of the death of Christopher Columbus, who led the Spanish expedition that reached the Americas in 1492. The coin's design features an image of Columbus' ship, La Santa María, on one side, and the Spanish coat of arms on the other.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2006 M 12000 - - - - - -

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