200 Pesetas - Juan Carlos I The Bear and the Strawberry Tree
1992 year| Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel) | 10.5 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Juan Carlos I (1975-2014) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1992 |
| Value | 200 Pesetas (200 ESP) |
| Currency | Peseta (1868-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel) |
| Weight | 10.5 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#2578 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Statue of Bear and Strawberry Tree located in Madrid.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MADRID 1992 CAPITAL EUROPEA DE LA CULTURA
M
· 200 PTAS ·
Unabridged legend: 200 Pesetas
Translation: Madrid 1992 Cultural Capital of Europe
Engraver: Manuel Martinez Tornero
Edge
Segmented reeding.
Comment
The Statue of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree (in Spanish “El Oso y el Madroño”) is a sculpture from the second half of the 20th century, situated in the Spanish city of Madrid. It represents the coat of arms of Madrid and is found on the east side of the Puerta del Sol, between Calle de Alcalá and Carrera de San Jerónimo, in the historical centre of the capital.
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that represents the Spanish myth of "The Bear and the Strawberry Tree." The myth tells the story of a bear that climbs a strawberry tree to reach the fruit, but ends up getting stuck and has to be rescued by a group of animals. The design on the coin features the bear and the strawberry tree, surrounded by other animals and foliage, creating a charming and whimsical image.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 M | 8000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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