12 Euros - Juan Carlos I Christopher Columbus

€1.00
IssuerSpain
Year2006
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value12 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2002-date)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight18 g
Dimensions33 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#1113
Obverse descriptionThe effigies of Juan Carlos I and Sofia facing left
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringJUAN CARLOS I Y SOFIA ·ESPAÑA-2006·
(Translation: Juan Carlos and Sofia Spain 2006)
Reverse descriptionAn image of Christopher Columbus, according to the portrait of Rafael Tejedo that is preserved in the Naval Museum of Madrid. On the right are represented the three boats that accompanied the Admiral in his encounter with the New World.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringM 10 EURO 1506 2006 CRISTÓBAL COLÓN
(Translation: M 10 Euro 1506 2007 Christopher Columbus)
EdgePlain
MintRoyal Mint of Spain (Real Casa de
la Moneda), Madrid, Spain (1591-date)
Mintage2006 M - - 1 399 600
Catalog ID9124092060
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