2000 Pesetas - Juan Carlos I Capercaillie
1995 year| Silver (.925) | 27 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Juan Carlos I (1975-2014) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1995 |
| Value | 2000 Pesetas (2000 ESP) |
| Currency | Peseta (1868-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#101637 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Capercaillie bird.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CULTURA Y NATURALEZA
M
2000 PTAS
Unabridged legend: 2000 Pesetas
Translation: Culture and Nature
Engraver: Luis Antonio Garcia Ruiz
Designer: Luis José Díaz Salas
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The western capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus), also known as the Eurasian capercaillie, wood grouse, heather cock, cock-of-the-woods, or simply capercaillie is a heavy member of the grouse family and the largest of all extant grouse species. The heaviest-known specimen, recorded in captivity, had a weight of 7.2 kilograms (16 pounds). Found across Europe and the Palearctic, this primarily-ground-dwelling forest grouse is renowned for its courtship display.
Interesting fact
The 2000 Pesetas - Juan Carlos I (Capercaillie) 1995 coin from Spain features a unique design, with the obverse side showcasing a portrait of King Juan Carlos I, while the reverse side depicts a Capercaillie, a species of grouse native to Europe. This coin is made of silver (.925) and weighs 27 grams. It's a non-circulating coin, meaning it's not intended for general circulation and is instead produced for collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 M | 18359 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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