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20 000 Pesetas - Juan Carlos I Mosque–Cathedral of Cordoba

1996 year
Gold (.999) 6.75 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Spain
King
Juan Carlos I (1975-2014)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1996
Value
20 000 Pesetas (20 000&nbspESP)
Currency
Peseta (1868-2001)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Weight
6.75 g
Diameter
23 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
28 February 2002
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#102400
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Moorish columns and arches in the Prayer Hall of the Mosque–Cathedral of Córdoba (also known as the Great Mosque of Córdoba).

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CULTURA Y NATURALEZA
M
20000 PTAS

Unabridged legend: 20000 Pesetas

Translation: Culture and Nature

Engraver: Luis Antonio Garcia Ruiz

Designer: Begoña Castellanos García

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The Mosque–Cathedral of Córdoba (Spanish: Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba), officially known by its ecclesiastical name of Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption (Spanish: Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción), is the cathedral of the Diocese of Córdoba dedicated to the Assumption of Mary and located in the Spanish region of Andalusia. Due to its status as a former mosque, it is also known as the Mezquita ('mosque' in Spanish) and as the Great Mosque of Córdoba.

Interesting fact

The Mosque–Cathedral of Cordoba, featured on the 20,000 Pesetas coin, is a significant cultural and religious landmark in Spain, showcasing a unique blend of Islamic and Christian architectural styles.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1996 M 6000 - - - - - -

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