2000 Pesetas - Juan Carlos I Iberian Wolf
1996 year| Silver (.925) | 27 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Juan Carlos I (1975-2014) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1996 |
| 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#101929 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Two iberian wolves in landscape.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CULTURA Y NATURALEZA
M
2000 PTAS
Unabridged legend: 2000 Pesetas
Translation: Culture and Nature
Engraver: Begoña Castellanos García
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Iberian wolf (Canis lupus signatus, or Canis lupus lupus, Spanish and Portuguese: Lobo ibérico), is a subspecies of grey wolf. It inhabits the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula, which includes northwestern Spain and northern Portugal. It is home to 2,200-2,700 wolves which have been isolated from mixing with other wolf populations for over a century. They form the largest wolf population in Western Europe.
Interesting fact
The 2000 Pesetas - Juan Carlos I (Iberian Wolf) 1996 coin from Spain features an image of the Iberian wolf, an endangered species found in the Iberian Peninsula. This coin was part of a series of coins issued by the Royal Mint of Spain to raise awareness about endangered species in the country.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 M | 35000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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