10 Pesetas - Juan Carlos I 1998-2000 front 10 Pesetas - Juan Carlos I 1998-2000 back
10 Pesetas - Juan Carlos I 1998-2000 photo
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10 Pesetas - Juan Carlos I

 
Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel) 4 g 18.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Spain
King
Juan Carlos I (1975-2014)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1998-2000
Value
10 Pesetas (10&nbspESP)
Currency
Peseta (1868-2001)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel)
Weight
4 g
Diameter
18.5 mm
Thickness
1.7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
28 February 2002
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#9954
Rarity index
12%

Reverse

Crowned coat of arms of Spain with Pillars of Hercules.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
10
PLUS ULTRA
M
PESETAS

Translation: Further beyond

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 10 Pesetas coin featuring Juan Carlos I, which was minted from 1998 to 2000, is the first coin in the history of Spain to feature a living person. This was a significant departure from the traditional practice of featuring deceased historical figures on the country's currency.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1998 M 14965000 - - - - - -
1999 M 2125000 - - - - - -
2000 M 2830000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pesetas - Juan Carlos I 1998-2000 coin.