10 Euros - Juan Carlos I Juan Sebastian de Elcano
2003 year| Silver (.925) | 27 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Juan Carlos I (1975-2014) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2003 |
| Value | 10 Euros 10 EUR = USD 11 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#56884 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
School ship on the waves of the sea and latent image with crowned M and the figure 75.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
M
10 EURO
75 ANIVERSARIO
DE "ELCANO"
Translation: 75th anniversary of "Elcano"
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This coin was awarded as the "best silver coin with a 2003 stamp" by the prestigious magazine World Coin News.
Juan Sebastián de Elcano is a training ship of the Spanish Navy. It is a four-masted topsail, steel-hulled barquentine (schooner barque). At 113 metres (371 ft) long, it is the third-largest tall ship in the world, and is the sailing vessel that has sailed the furthest, covering more than 2,000,000 nautical miles (3,700,000 km; 2,300,000 mi) in its lifetime.
Interesting fact
The Juan Carlos I (Juan Sebastian de Elcano) 2003 coin from Spain features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of King Juan Carlos I, while the reverse side depicts a representation of Juan Sebastian de Elcano, a famous Spanish explorer who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe in the 16th century. This coin is not only a beautiful collector's item but also a symbol of Spain's rich history and cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 M | 50000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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