1.5 Euro Wright Flyer

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#272340
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
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Translation: History of aviation

Edge

Plain

Comment

The North American brothers Wilbur and Orville Wright are considered the parents of aviation for having pioneered the first sustained flight in a heavier-than-air aircraft, the “Flyer I”, by taking to the air initially launched by a catapult and afterwards powered by a two-blade, twin propeller engine.
This historic milestone, which marked the start of aviation, took place on 17 December 1903 on the plains of Kitty Hawk in North Carolina (USA). The “Flyer I” remained in the air for 59 seconds and travelled 260 metres.
The Wright brothers’ greatest achievement for aviation was to succeed in controlling the turn by warping the wings and simultaneously turning the rudder and, of course, powering the aircraft with a combustion engine.
The plane reproduced in the coin was called Flyer and was used for testing the days before the final flight, being damaged in the last one.

Interesting fact

The 1.5 Euro Wright Flyer coin from Spain, made of copper-nickel and weighing 15g, features a unique design that showcases the Wright brothers' historic flight. The coin's reverse side depicts the Wright Flyer aircraft in flight, with the moon in the background, symbolizing the idea of reaching new heights. This design was created by Spanish artist, Rafael Arranz, and was chosen as the winner of a national competition organized by the Spanish Royal Mint. This coin is a rare and collectible item, with only 5,000 units minted, making it a valuable addition to any coin collection.

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 (Wright Flyer) 2020 coin.