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20 000 Pesetas - Juan Carlos I Mosque–Cathedral of Cordoba
| Issuer | Royal Mint of Spain (Real Casa de la Moneda) |
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| Year | 1996 |
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| Thickness | 1 mm |
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| Obverse description | Unadorned left-facing effigy of King Juan Carlos I, rendered in high relief with finely detailed hair and strong facial features typical of the engraver Manuel Martinez Tornero's portrait style. The bust is truncated at the neck and occupies the central field. The circular legend JUAN CARLOS I REY DE ESPAÑA curves along the upper periphery, while the date 1996, flanked by two raised dots, is positioned at the base of the coin. The overall design is austere and dignified, with a plain field that enhances the sculptural quality of the portrait. |
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| Reverse description | Detailed architectural view of the iconic horseshoe arches and alternating red-and-white voussoirs of the hypostyle Prayer Hall (Maqsura) of the Mosque–Cathedral of Córdoba, with a double row of columns rendered in precise perspective. The composition captures the distinctive Moorish aesthetic of the monument, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, conveying depth and grandeur within the circular format. The legend CULTURA Y NATURALEZA arcs along the upper periphery, while the mint mark M, denomination 20000, and monetary unit abbreviation PTAS are inscribed in the lower field. |
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| Reverse lettering | CULTURA Y NATURALEZA M 20000 PTAS (Translation: Culture and Nature Madrid 20000 pesetas) |
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