Catalog
2 Euro Salamanca
| Issuer | Real Casa de la Moneda (Royal Mint of Spain) |
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| Year | 2025 |
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| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
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| Obverse description | The nickel-brass centre depicts a detailed architectural view of the historic city of Salamanca, featuring the ornate Plateresque facade of the New Cathedral (Catedral Nueva) prominently in the left field, with additional historic monuments of the city visible to the right. The mint mark 'M' of the Royal Mint of Spain appears discreetly in the central field to the right of the principal motif. The legend 'SALAMANCA' is inscribed along the upper arc of the inner disc, while 'ESPAÑA 2025' appears along the lower arc. The copper-nickel outer ring bears the twelve stars of the European Union. |
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| Obverse lettering | SALAMANCA M ESPAÑA 2025 |
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Issued as part of Spain's ongoing UNESCO World Heritage commemorative program, this coin marks Salamanca's designation — granted in 1988 — recognizing the city's historic center, anchored by one of Europe's oldest universities, founded in 1218. Spain has used the 2 euro commemorative format more aggressively than most eurozone members, issuing multiple pieces per year since the early 2000s, which has drawn intermittent criticism from collectors who argue the program dilutes the series. Salamanca had been a notable omission from the Spanish commemorative roster for years given the city's historical weight.