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© Real Casa de la Moneda
1.5 Euro Graf Zeppelin Airship
2020 year| Copper-nickel | 15 g | 33 mm |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#276364 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
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
M
Translation: History of aviation
Edge
Plain
Comment
A German, early-20th-century airship. It made its maiden flight on 18 September 1928. In its 600 trips, it flew 150 times over the Atlantic Ocean. In 1936 it established a regular cargo and postal service line between Europe and South America. It was the largest airship of its era. It had the capacity to carry 20 passengers and 40 crew.On 29 August 1929, the “Graf Zeppelin” (“Count Zeppelin”) completed a round-the- world trip in 21 days. It established the flight record without touching down at 128 hours on 6 May 1937.
The tragic fire of another great German airship, the Hindenburg, caused by static electricity while anchored to the mooring mast in New Jersey, killed 36 people and brought passenger transport to a halt. “Graf Zeppelin” was consequently dismantled in 1940, putting an end to the era of the airships.
Interesting fact
The Graf Zeppelin Airship coin from Spain features a unique design that showcases the historic airship, the LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin, which was used for scientific research and exploration in the 1930s. The coin's design includes a detailed depiction of the airship, along with the year 2020 and the denomination 1.5 euros. The coin's obverse side features the coat of arms of Spain and the name of the country in Spanish, "España." This coin is a great collector's item for anyone interested in aviation history or unique coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 M | 7500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1.5 Euro (Graf Zeppelin Airship) 2020 coin.
