12 Euros - Juan Carlos I International Year of Planet Earth
2008 year| Silver (.925) | 18 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Juan Carlos I (1975-2014) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 12 Euros 12 EUR = USD 13 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 18 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#8235 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 24% |
Reverse
Earth's sphere cupped in a hand. Lower part of the coin displays a pair of outstretched hands and the digits 08 coined using the latent image technique over the shape representing the southern segment of the globe.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2008 AÑO INTERNACIONAL PLANETA TIERRA
M - 12 EURO
08
Translation: 2008 International Year of Planet Earth
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Series we have called “Face Value Exchange Series“ is made up of the issue of one coin each year (in some exceptional years two were issued) from 1994 to the present. We grouped these coins into a single series since they all have the characteristic that, despite being made of silver, they could be obtained at the Bank of Spain at the face value of the coin and all these coins have the same dimensional and composition characteristics (Silver (.925) • 27 g • ⌀ 40 mm). It started with the Peseta System in 1994, with a face value of 2000 Pesetas (approximately 12 Euros) and continued with the Euro System with face values of 12 Euro (2002-2010), 20 Euro (2010-2011), 30 Euro (2012-2021) and 40 Euro (2022-date).
The year 2008 was designated by the General Assembly of the United Nations to be the International Year of Planet Earth. The primary objective of this initiative is to show how Earth-related sciences can assist future generations in an understanding of the Planet and in the ways it can be safeguarded and thus promote the sustainable development of society.
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the International Year of Planet Earth, which was a global celebration of the Earth sciences, aimed at raising awareness of the importance of Earth's natural environment and the need for sustainable development. The coin's design features an image of the Earth, symbolizing the interconnectedness of the planet and the need for international cooperation to protect it.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 M | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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