5 Pesetas - Juan Carlos I España '82

Issued specifically for the 1982 FIFA World Cup held in Spain, this coin was struck in 1980 with the "82" star date — a Spanish mint convention in which the year of intended circulation appears inside a small star on the reverse field, distinct from the actual striking year. The practice, introduced during the Franco era to allow pre-production of dated coins, means pieces marked "82" were physically produced up to two years earlier.

Spain's hosting of the tournament was a significant diplomatic moment: the country had only emerged from dictatorship in 1975 and was still consolidating its democratic institutions when awarded the event.