80 000 Pesetas - Juan Carlos I The Puppet
1991 year| Gold (.999) | 27 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Juan Carlos I (1975-2014) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1991 |
| Value | 80 000 Pesetas (80 000 ESP) |
| Currency | Peseta (1868-2001) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#26335 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
"The Puppet", painting by Francisco José de Goya (women tossing a straw puppet on blanket) and olympic logo.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
XXV OLIMPIADA BARCELONA 1992
M· 80000 PTAS ·
Unabridged legend: 80000 Pesetas
Translation: XXV Olympics Barcelona 1992
Engraver: Rafael Vallejo García
Edge
Segmented reeding (BU)
Reeded (Proof)
Comment
The 1992 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XXV Olympiad and officially branded as Barcelona '92, was an international multi-sport event held from 25 July to 9 August 1992 in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Beginning in 1994, the International Olympic Committee decided to hold the Summer and Winter Olympics in alternating even-numbered years. The 1992 Summer and Winter Olympics were the last games to be staged in the same year.
Interesting fact
The 80,000 Pesetas coin featuring Juan Carlos I, also known as "The Puppet," is a unique and interesting coin due to its unusual design. The coin features an image of Juan Carlos I in a puppet-like pose, with his body made up of various symbols and objects, such as a globe, a book, and a key. This design was intended to represent the idea that the king was a puppet of the state, rather than a powerful ruler. This coin is a rare and collectible item, and its unique design makes it stand out among other coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 M | 2388 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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