1.5 Euro C-130 Hercules

2020 year


Copper-nickel	15 g	33 mm

Description

Issuer	Spain
King	Felipe VI (2014-date)
Type	Non-circulating coin
Year	2020
Value	1.5 Euro 1.50 EUR = USD 1.65
Currency	Euro (2002-date)
Composition	Copper-nickel
Weight	15 g
Diameter	33 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled, Coloured
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated	2024-10-07

References

Numista	N#277121
Rarity index	91%

Reverse

Two-bladed propeller in central circle, in outer ring two turbines separated from each other by lines.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HISTORIA DE LA AVIACIÓN
1,5 EURO
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Translation: History of aviation

Edge

Plain

Comment

The Hercules is the world workhorse and serves as the selection tactical bridge for ope- rators in 70 nations around the world. With more than 2,600 C-130s delivered to date, the aircraft is still in production with the C-130J Super Hercules flown by 25 operators in 21 countries.
In Spain, and specifically in the Air Force, it has been serving since December 1973, when the first C-130 was received. Since then, and until March 1988 when the last of the thirteen aircraft came into service, the Spanish C-130 fleet has been based in Zaragoza, part of 301 Squadron first and later with Wing 31 for 311 Squadron and 312 Squadron which replaced it after its creation on 7 September 1978. 312 Squadron is currently changing its C-130 fleet to one comprising the Airbus A400M.
Five of our aircraft are a mixed transport and in-flight refuelling version called KC-130H by the USAF and TK.10 by the Air Force. Of the other eight, seven were the pure material and personnel transport C-130H version (T.10 in Spain) and one of the C-130H-30 or TL.10, with an stretched fuselage (4.57 metres longer).

Interesting fact

The C-130 Hercules coin from Spain features a unique design that showcases the country's aviation history. The coin's reverse side depicts the C-130 Hercules aircraft, which has been used by the Spanish Air Force since the 1970s. The aircraft is shown in flight, with its distinctive four-engine design and high-mounted wings. The coin's obverse side features the coat of arms of Spain, along with the denomination and year of issue. The coin's design is a nod to the country's rich aviation history and its contributions to military and humanitarian missions around the world.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2020 M	7500	-	-	-	-	-	-

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