25 Pesetas (Ceuta) 1998 front 25 Pesetas (Ceuta) 1998 back
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25 Pesetas Ceuta

1998 year
Aluminium bronze (88.4% copper, 5% nickel, 5% aluminium, 1% iron, 0.6% manganese) 4.2 g 19.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Spain
King
Juan Carlos I (1975-2014)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1998
Value
25 Pesetas (25&nbspESP)
Currency
Peseta (1868-2001)
Composition
Aluminium bronze (88.4% copper, 5% nickel, 5% aluminium, 1% iron, 0.6% manganese)
Weight
4.2 g
Diameter
19.5 mm
Thickness
1.6 mm
Shape
Round with a round hole
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
28 February 2002
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#1260
Rarity index
5%

Reverse

Virgin of Africa (Patron Saint of Ceuta) in the Royal Walls.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
25 PTAS
M
CEUTA

Unabridged legend: 25 Pesetas

Engraver: Luis José Díaz Salas

Edge

Plain

Comment

Ceuta is an autonomous city of Spain on the North African coast. Bordered by Morocco, it lies along the boundary between the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. Ceuta is one of the special member state territories of the European Union, and it is one of several Spanish territories in Africa, which include Melilla and the Canary Islands. It was a regular municipality belonging to the province of Cádiz prior to the passing of its Statute of Autonomy in March 1995, as provided by the Spanish Constitution, henceforth becoming an autonomous city.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that represents the city of Ceuta, which is a Spanish autonomous city located on the north African coast. The coin's design includes an image of the city's famous Cathedral of St. Mary, as well as other landmarks and symbols associated with Ceuta. This coin was minted in 1998 as part of a series of commemorative coins celebrating the city's rich history and culture.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1998 M 184360000 - - - - - -

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