Spain collector coins issued to celebrate FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014

Spain will issue conmemorative coins for the championship FIFA World Cup 2014.

The characteristics of the parts are:
* 10 euro currency face value (8 real silver 925 thousandths, the rest being copper, the limited area in the image of the trophy bears a coating of gold of 975 mils).
* Tolerances in law: Minimum of 925 thousandths of a minimum of 975 silver and gold thousandths.
Weight: 27 g with a tolerance of plus or minus 0.27 g.
* Diameter: 40 mm.
* Shape: Round with knurled edge.
* Quality: Proof.

Reasons:
On the obverse of King Juan Carlos I. Surrounding it, in a circular motion and in capital letters, the legend KING JUAN CARLOS I OF SPAIN. At the bottom of the coin between two points is the year of issue, 2012. Motives and legends surrounding a pearl beading.

In The reverse image of the world map. It is highlighted three countries: Spain (current world champion, represented by the Spanish flag), South Africa and Brazil (joined by these lines and a ball, remembering the last and the next country to host the FIFA World Cup ).

In the center of the world map in the space occupied by the Atlantic Ocean, appears in gold with a gold plated trophy FIFA World Cup, and below, in two lines and capital letters, the value of part 10 EURO. At the top of the coin, in a circular motion and in capital letters, the legend FIFA WORLD CUP. Below and to the right, the mint mark.At the bottom of the coin, in a circular motion and in capital letters, the legend BRAZIL 2014.

The maximum number of pieces to coin will be 15,000 and the starting date of issue will be the first half of 2012.
The initial price of sale to the public of the Spanish currency is 60 euro.

Commemorative coins of the accession of Spain and Portugal to the EU

They met 25 years since the accession of Spain and Portugal to the European Union, and for that reason, the houses of both countries coins Royal Mint in Spain and the Imprensa Nacional Casa da Moeda in Portugal, have decided to launch selling a pair of commemorative pieces, one gold and one silver.

The coins have the same design, they differ only by the shield of each country, and facials. Facials in Spanish are 20 and 10 euro, while the Portuguese are 0.25 and 10 euro.
In the front gold pieces corresponds to an engraving of two sheets of paper, plus the national emblem, while in the back we see the same print, with the addition of a sphere with stars, representing the European Union.

The silver coin however, is on the obverse the profile of His Majesty, King Juan Carlos I, and the Portuguese edition, his coat of arms. The reverse contains the face of the coins, which is 10 euro for two, and a metal band recorded.
The kits, which are already publicly available, have a value of 95 or 163 euros, so, depending on if you buy only the few Spanish coins, commemorative or four.

Coins for the Dual Year Spain - Russia

The year 2011 marks the Spain-Russia Dual 2011 with the one intended to lay the elements for a qualitative change in relations between the two countries, especially in the economic sphere. Within the framework of the celebration of the Spain-Russia Dual many events one of which is to issue a commemorative coin collection event.
Through EHA/2490/2011 order was agreed to issue, minting and circulation of collector coins "Dual Year Spain - Russia" (Official Gazette of September 20, 2011).

Features of the pieces.
10 euro coin face value (8 real silver of 925 milliseconds, with the remainder being copper).
Tolerance Law: Minimum of 925 milliseconds.
Weight: 27 g with a tolerance of plus or minus 0.27 g.
Diameter: 40 mm.
Shape: Circular with fluted edge.
Quality: Proof.

Reasons:
In the obverse of King Don Juan Carlos I. Surrounding it, in a circular and in capital letters, appears the legend JUAN CARLOS I KING OF SPAIN. At the bottom of the coin between two points is the year of issue, 2011. Legends surrounding the motives and see a pearl beading.

On the reverse, in the central area are the images of Don Quixote and a Russian ballet dancer. To the left of the landscape appears Quijote de La Mancha, below, the mint mark. To the right of the dancer appears the Russian landscape. Between the two central images in the bottom of the coin, in two lines and uppercase, the face value of the piece, 10 EURO. At the top of the coin, in a circular up and in capital letters, the legend YEAR DUAL SPAIN - RUSSIA.

The maximum number of pieces to coin will be 7,500 and the initial date of issue will be the second half of 2011.

The aforementioned coins were minted by the State in the National Mint and Stamp-Real Casa de la Moneda, which deliver to the Bank of Spain through the production of the documents representing the coins.

National Factory Mint - Royal Mint proceed with the sale of these coins, by itself or by companies hired for the purpose, will undertake to sell the public on a regular basis as well as export.

These coins may be marketed together with collector coins issued by the Russian monetary authorities to commemorate the event. Russian coins will be governed by the laws of Russia, country of issuance.

The initial price of retail Spanish currency will be 50 euro, excluding tax.

Coin Series IV "Spanish Painting"

The Gazette (Spain) (BOE) published the Ministerial Order is agreed the issue, minting and circulation by the Mint and Stamp collectibles dedicated painter El Greco, Murillo, Ribera and Zurbarán.

This is the fourth series of coins dedicated to Spanish artists, who play on both sides of various works of such artists.

Domenicos Theotocopulos, El Greco, has two coins, one of 400 euros of face value and another fifty, whose retail price will be 1,250 and 245 euros respectively, while Murillo, Ribera and Zurbarán have coins ten euros of face value, whose retail price is 50 euros.

The Order is EHA/1398/2011 of 24 May, agreed that the issue, minting and circulation of collector coins of the fourth series of "Spanish Painters."

The order specifies that the coin series is dedicated this year to the following artists: Domenico Theotocopoulos, El Greco (1541-1614), Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (1617-1682), José de Ribera, El Españoleto (1591-1652) and Francisco de Zurbarán (1598-1664).

Features:
400 euro currency face value (8 escudos gold of 999 milliseconds).
Tolerance Law: Minimum of 999 milliseconds.
Weight: 27 grams with a tolerance of plus or minus 0.27 g.
Diameter: 38 mm.
Shape: Circular with fluted edge.
Quality: Proof.
Reasons:
On the obverse the table 'old gentleman, "El Greco, which is preserved in the Museo Nacional del Prado in Madrid. At the top of the coin, in a circular and in capital letters, appears the legend SPAIN and the year of issue 2011. Surrounding the central reason a painter's palette deformed, within which appears the inscription "El Greco".

The reverse in a detail of the painting "The Martyrdom of St. Maurice," El Greco, which is preserved in the National Heritage. Real Monasterio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial. At the top of the coin shows the inscription "Spanish Painters." Below left, the mint mark. Below, in two lines and uppercase, the value of the coin, 400 EURO.Motifs and legends surrounding a band that remembers the shape of a brush.

50 euro coin face value (cincuentín, silver of 925 milliseconds, the rest being copper).
Tolerance Law: Minimum of 925 milliseconds.
Weight: 168.75 grams with a tolerance of plus or minus 1 g.
Diameter: 73 mm.
Shape: Circular with a smooth edge.
Quality: Proof.
Reasons:
On the obverse a detail of the top of the play "The Burial of the Count of Orgaz", El Greco, which is preserved in the Church of Santo Tome, Toledo. On the left is the year of issue, 2011. At the top of the coin, in a circular and in capital letters, figure legend SPAIN. Surrounding the central reason a painter's palette deformed, within which appears the inscription "El Greco".
The reverse in a detail from the bottom of the play "The Burial of the Count of Orgaz", El Greco, which is preserved in the Church of Santo Tome, Toledo.
At the top of the coin features the inscription "Spanish Painters." Below, in capital letters, the value of the coin, 50 EURO.
On the left, the mint mark. Motifs and legends surrounding a band that remembers the shape of a brush.

10 euro coin face value (3 pieces, 8 real silver of 925 milliseconds, the rest being copper).
Tolerance Law: Minimum of 925 milliseconds.
Weight: 27 grams with a tolerance of plus or minus 0.27 g.
Diameter: 40 mm.
Shape: Circular with fluted edge.
Quality: Proof.
Reasons:
The obverse of the first piece is reproduced an image of Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, according medallion carved by the sculptor Ramon Barba (1767-1831) on the facade of the building at Paseo del Prado, Museo del Prado in Madrid. At the top of the coin, in a circular and in capital letters, appears the legend SPAIN and the year of issue 2011. Surrounding the central reason a painter's palette deformed, within which appears the inscription "Murillo."
On the back of the first piece is played the play "El Buen Pastor", Bartolome Esteban Murillo, preserved in the Museo Nacional del Prado in Madrid. At the top of the coin features the inscription "Spanish Painters." Below, right, in two lines and in case the value of the coin, 10 EURO. On the left, the mint mark. Motifs and legends surrounding a band that remembers the shape of a brush.

On the front of the second piece is reproduced an image of José de Ribera, as medallion carved by the sculptor Ramon Barba (1767-1831) on the facade of the building at Paseo del Prado, Museo del Prado in Madrid. At the top of the coin, in a circular and in capital letters, appears the legend SPAIN and the year of issue 2011.Surrounding the central reason a painter's palette deformed, within which appears the inscription "Bank."
On the back of the second piece is played the play "The Dream of Jacob" by José de Ribera, which is preserved in the Museo Nacional del Prado in Madrid. At the top of the coin features the inscription "Spanish Painters." Below, right, in two lines and in case the value of the coin, 10 EURO. On the left, the mint mark. Motifs and legends surrounding a band that remembers the shape of a brush.

On the front of the third piece is reproduced an image of Francisco de Zurbarán as medallion carved by the sculptor Ramon Barba (1767-1831) on the facade of the building at Paseo del Prado, Museo del Prado in Madrid. At the top of the coin, in a circular and in capital letters, appears the legend SPAIN and the year of issue 2011.Surrounding the central reason a painter's palette deformed, within which appears the inscription "Zurbarán."
On the back of the third piece is played the play "Fight Hercules with the Nemean lion," by Francisco de Zurbarán, preserved in the Museo Nacional del Prado in Madrid. At the top of the coin features the inscription "Spanish Painters." Below, right, in two lines and in case the value of the coin, 10 EURO. On the left, the mint mark.Motifs and legends surrounding a band that remembers the shape of a brush.

                                       Face Value               Price                    Maxnimun number of pieces8 escudos. . . . . . . . . . . Euro 400         euro 3000                      1250Cincuentín. . . . . . . . . . . 245 euro          50 euro                           50008 reales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 euro          50 euro                         10 0008 reales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 euro           50 euro                       10 0008 reales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 euro           50 euro                        10 000Authorizing the National Mint and Stamp, Royal Mint to allocate funds numismatic museum of this entity for up to five pieces of each of the coins minted under this ministerial order and, if those elements of the manufacturing industry due to the characteristics of the emission of interest or numismatic museum.

The initial date of issue will be the second half of 2011.
Article 5. Minting and circulation.

The aforementioned coins were minted by the State in the National Factory
Mint, Royal Mint, which delivered them to the Bank of Spain through
the production of the documents representing the coins.
The National Factory Royal Mint-Mint shall pay
the face value of these coins, which will be paid to the Treasury, and once acquired,
proceed to market through the process below.

Segovia Mint Opens

The City of Segovia Segovia reminded that from Monday, April 4, will be open daily Segovia Mint at 16:30 pm and Saturday at 10:00, 12:00 and 16:30 hours, accompanied by an official guide of the city.

These visits, lasting approximately 2 hours, allow citizens to access not only the physical space of the plant, but they know the history of the Mint, the uses that have given over more than 300years of activity and the basic lines that will guide their future use.

Will be sponsored by the company Volconsa and managed by Empresa Municipal de Turismo, which will form the groups. This activity is part of the collaboration that the company, a member of Club 16, provides the achievement of the Cultural Capital 2016.

In order to participate in them, from now may withdraw invitations in the Central Reserve Segovia Visitor Reception Center, which is open from 10:00 to 19:00 hours.

Only allowed to withdraw a maximum of 4 invitations per person. Its price is free and the maximum number of people who may be part of each group is 30.

Organized groups and associations must apply in writing to the Central Reserve Segovia Visitor Reception Centre (Plaza del Azoguejo 1) or email address: info@reservasdesegovia.es

Spain celebrates the "European heritage" and Francisco de Orellana with a coins

Spain celebrates the "European heritage" and Francisco de Orellana with a coin With EHA/36/2011 order on 10 January, it was agreed the issue, minting of collector coins with the motto "European heritage."
With this slogan is issued the eighth series of collector coins of Europe Programme. The issue is dedicated to Francisco de Orellana, discoverer of the Amazon River in the V Centenary of birth.
Features. 200 euro currency face value (4 shields, gold 999 ms). Tolerance Law: Minimum 999 ms. Weight: 13.5 grams with a tolerance of plus or minus 0.20 grams. Diameter: 30 mm. Shape: Circular with fluted edge. Quality: Proof.
Description: On the obverse is the effigy of King Juan Carlos. Surrounding it, in a circular motion and in capital letters, is the legend KING JUAN CARLOS I OF SPAIN. In the bottom of the coin between two points is the year of issue, 2011. Motifs and legends surrounding a pearl beading.
In The reverse, left, a picture of Francisco de Orellana, on the right, the image of a boat captained by explorer Extremadura, on this, the common brand name adopted by the countries issuing coins dedicated to the Program Europe underneath the boat, the mint mark. In the top right of the coin, in two lines and in capital letters, appears the figure of value, 200 EURO, in the bottom of the coin, in a circular, figure legend Francisco de Orellana. Motifs and legends surrounding a pearl beading.

10 euro coin face value (8 real silver of 925 parts per thousand, the remainder being copper). Tolerance Act: Minimum of 925 mil. Weight: 27 g with a tolerance of plus or minus 0.27 g. Diameter: 40 mm. Shape: Circular with fluted edge. Quality: Proof.
Description: On the obverse is the effigy of King Juan Carlos. Surrounding it, in a circular motion and in capital letters, is the legend KING JUAN CARLOS I OF SPAIN. In the bottom of the coin between two points is the year of issue, 2011. Motifs and legends surrounding a pearl beading.
In The reverse, left, a picture of Francisco de Orellana, on the right, the image of a boat captained by explorer Extremadura, on this, the common brand name adopted by the countries issuing coins dedicated to the Program Europe underneath the boat, the mint mark. In the top right of the coin, in two lines and in capital letters, appears the figure of value, 10 EURO, in the bottom of the coin, in a circular, figure legend Francisco de Orellana. Motifs and legends surrounding a pearl beading.
The initial date of issuance is the first quarter of 2011.
Face value    Denomination   Circulation      Price4 Escudos          200 euros       3000             630 euros8 reales              10 euro           12 000             48 euros

The Segovia mint will open as a museum

The Mint of Segovia, will open its doors in spring of next 2011. This was just pointed out the mayor of Segovia, Pedro Arahuetes, and the director of museums in Segovia, Alonso Zamora, head of the museum project.

The Real Ingenio who built Felipe II in 1583, and in which some of the coins minted largest in Spain for four centuries, recover their numismatic value through a museum of history of the Currency, with recreations of the systems manufacturing coins. The museum will display the types of issue: a hammer, with rollers in the sixteenth century through the wheel presses (Baroque) and automatic faucets turbine.

Be "a walk in chronological order, starting in 1583 and completed in 1868, the date of the last coinage. More than 9 million euros have been invested in the rehabilitation, of which 6 million have been borne by the central government and the remainder equally between the Junta de Castilla y León and the city of Segovia.

"The rehabilitation works already cover 90% of the execution," said Arahuetes, welcomed the forthcoming opening in spring. Ingenio Royal Rehabilitation is an old project of the city yet, knowing the importance of the only mint that is still standing in Spain, has taken thirty years to return its importance.

The old currency Factory became the 50's of last century flour mill and the Consistory bought in the 80 to the last owner. Since then, the case has been fraught with difficulties, especially economic, given the scale of rehabilitation, conservation and difficulties along the river, the group of buildings declared BIC category of industrial monument.

As pointed out by archaeologists and historians to the site visit "The building itself is part of the machinery itself," says Jorge Soler, hence its size, huge, and its elongated shape, to introduce the machinery used for their other river as a power source in a time when transmission systems did not exist.

Spain World Champion Coins

The National Mint of Spain will mint a coin series to commemorate the World Championship won by the national soccer team in South Africa, the government said.

The coins, which will be EUR 20 and 10, whose retail price without tax will be 44 and 65 euros respectively.
On the obverse the effigy of King Juan Carlos and back two different images with the words' South Africa 2010 World Champions. "

At € 20 you will see a player with two balls representing the different continents. At 10 euros, will play the hands of an archer trying to tackle a ball pretending to be a globe.

The initial circulation will be 20,000 each, quantities that may increase depending on demand.
The coins will go on sale in the second half of the year at prices ranging from $ 57 to $ 10 and $ 85 to $ 20.

Friends of the Mint commemorative coins minted in the feast of St. Agatha

If anything has characterized the Friends of the Mint during its long existence is its commitment to promote the value and importance of the former Royal Mill in Segovia and coinage as hallmark of the town of Segovia.
Therefore, for some time, the group chaired by the historian, numismatist Glenn Murray takes all kinds of festivities and celebrations to cultivate, distribute and sell commemorative coins to immortalize these events.
The initiative has set, as are hundreds of people often turn to mint its own currency, as happened the night of San Frutos at the door of the Cathedral. The next meeting will be Sunday February 7, day Zamarramala women celebrate the traditional festival of Saint Agatha, popular rejoicing takes place since 1227. Here, then, in the square of Mayors will be Murray and his contraption to carve coin with a hammer. The association said yesterday that it will be the traditional coin toss into the air. Specifically, will be 32 pieces, divided into two handfuls of 16 coins each for what to look for the symbology Segovia 2016.
These may pick them off the ground completely free. For the occasion, the Association of Friends of the Mint has commissioned a die to the recorder Juan Jose Sanchez Castano, a member of the group and professional writer, who has recorded a chisel along the older technique. The coin is precious. The obverse is a mayor Zamarriego with veranda and staff of office. All around are the inscriptions: "From 1227. Santa Agueda. Zamarramala '.
The reverse of the coin shows the four monuments of Segovia, ie, the Aqueduct, the Cathedral, the Alcazar and the Mint, dated 2010. According to sources in the association, will also be sold in Zamarramala recorded in ink and embossed design on paper currency, the work of Miguel Angel Maroto partner also. The aim is to collaborate with the party of mayors and spreading the name of the Mint and the importance of coinage was in Segovia in the past.

The Blue Zone, with official coins

Spain. Gift certificates, discounts, and now also coins. Merchants Union Aviles and Shire (Ucayc), headed by Daniel Quiros, is waiting for the Mint and Stamp give them "a bag" full of pieces that will delight lovers of numismatics and benefit primarily to customers of merchants adhere to this entity. The pieces have a size slightly larger than the two-euro coins and delivered for free to customers who make purchases in different amounts with the aim of lowering the cost to park in the blue zone.
"There are businesses that have begun to apply discounts, but once we get the coins will be reimbursed that money somehow. We believe that in March we will have the pieces, "said Quiros, adding:" Our intention was to have had the coins for parking meters at Christmas time but we do not, so now we can begin to be delivered at any time. To grab one of these official pieces, customers should make purchases only establishments of Ucayc. "It is not the same clothing store than a kiosk, so each trader who must assess the coins are delivered," said Quiros.
Small traders, meanwhile, are welcoming the action taken by the Union of Traders in collaboration with the City and the Chamber. Pilar Paneque, head of the Woman Boutique, said the introduction of regulated parking has benefited. "Now, all that is good customer support," declared the entrepreneur who was delighted with the blue zone. "I recovered customers before they went to large stores, where everything is much more expensive, simply because they had to park," he said. In other places like Pearl, devoted to selling lingerie, those responsible have already posted on the door the explanatory signs on the discounts apply to each purchase for parking meters. "Buying in Aviles will be much easier. The ticket of the ORA can get away free, "reads the propaganda.
Other local Interfilm Avilés and in the street Severo Ochoa, already offer discounts on their own. Marifé Roselló, head of the business, began to apply the discount bonds in mid-December. "Minimal cost we pay ten euros fifty percent of the parking ticket," he explained, adding: "I think the blue area has benefited us all. Before customers always came in a hurry because they left their cars double-park and now, for twenty cents can better serve them. Employers are seeing the results and covered parking in Avilés and believe that the next installment of "official coins" will benefit even more.

Spain with new design in euros

The Official State Bulletin BOE, in number 226, corresponding to Friday, 18 September 2009, published the Order of the Ministry of Economy and Finance 2472/2009 of 8 September, by agreeing to the issue, minting and putting into circulation of euro coins intended for circulation of 1 and 2 euros and 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents, with the obligation to put into circulation on 1 January 2010.
The new issue, ordered by the Economy Minister Elena Salgado, is performed to adapt to European legislation which requires that national sides of euro should show the 12 stars symbol of the EU, completely around the inner image thing which has not happened. Also, now the stars will not be shaded as in previous issues or in relief. As regards the image of S.M. King Don Juan Carlos I also underwent a change, if made by the artist engraver of the Mint, Luis José Diaz. Hence, in accordance with paragraph 4 of the recommendation from the Commission of European Communities of 19 December 2008 on the fixing of common guidelines for national sides and the issue of euro coins in circulation in the national side of euro coins intended for circulation should include the 12 European stars, which must enclose the national design and indicate the year of issuance and the name of the issuing Member State.
European stars are represented in the same way as they appear in the European flag. However, the coins issued with pattern established in the Order of 23 March 1999, the Ministry of Finance, which remembers the issue, minting and circulation of the first series of euro coins of 1 , 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents and 1 and 2 euros, and the Order EHA/3907/2006 of 14 December, which was agreed the issue, minting and putting into circulation of euro coins circulation of 1 and 2 euros and 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents, remain the legal tender since the national side changes only affect the future making money. Legends and motives of the coins The legends and motives of the front and back of these new coins will follow the following guidelines: On the coins of 1 and 2 euros the reasons will be distributed in two areas of different color treated alloy and bimetallic coin. In the 1 euro coin, the color of the outer ring is yellow gold and white silver interior. In the 2 euro coin, the color of the outer ring is silver white and yellow gold inside.
The obverse of both coins, in the central area appears the bust of HM the King, D. Juan Carlos I, on the left, in a circular and bottom-up, contained the word "SPAIN"; below this word is the year of issue, and right of the bust of HM King mint mark appears in this If the M crowned mark of the Mint. In the outer ring of the coin the 12 stars of the European Union. In the song of the 2 euro coin is the inscription: 2 * *, repeated six times, alternately upright and inverted. In the common reverse coins of 1 and 2 euros, on the left side are the figures representing the value of the currency. On the right side appear, from one extreme to another, six vertical lines that overlap the 12 stars, with each star next to the ends of each line. On the right side figure also represented the European continent. The right side of this representation is superimposed on the central part of the lines. The word "EURO" is superimposed horizontally on the middle right side of the face. Under the "O" of the word "EURO", the initials of the engraver in capital letters "LL" (for the Belgian artist Luc Luycx), near the edge of the right side of the coin. As the currencies of 1, 2 and 5 cents, on the face of Spanish plays in the central part thereof, is the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, to the left, in a circular and bottom above, the word "SPAIN", to the right is the mint mark and between the towers, the year of issue. Surrounding the whole are the 12 stars of the European Union. The common reverse of these coins, which represent Europe in the world, is not affected in their design as a result of enlargement of the European Union, so their description is as follows: on the left side of the field appears the face value of each currency 1, 2 and 5, respectively, at the top, the words "EURO" and "cents" on two lines and in capitals, and occupying the rest of the field, is a globe and six oblique lines and parallel, in which, near each of its ends, there is a pentagram. The color of these coins will be copper. Thirdly, in regard to the currencies of 10, 20 and 50 cents., On its face in the center right, is the bust of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, left, in a circular and schematized side of a pen, the name Cervantes. Horizontally above and the word "SPAIN" in capital letters. Under the bust of Cervantes is the year of issue and, to the left of the date, mintmark. Surrounding the whole are the 12 stars of the European Union.
In the common reverse of these coins, in the right side are the figures that represent the face value of the currency. Below the figures are horizontally words "EURO" and "CENT", the second below the first and two in capital letters. The word "CENT" appears in larger letters, with even greater size "C". On the left are from one extreme to another, six vertical lines that overlap the 12 stars, with each one located near the ends of each line. In the central and upper part of these lines, the European continent is represented. Among the figures and the edge of the right side of the coin, the initials of the engraver in capital letters "LL". The color of these gold coins will be yellow.

New euros in Spain

The Real Casa de la Moneda (Spain mint) minted collection of 10 and 12 euros in value to commemorate the Spanish presidency of the Europe Union during the first half of 2010, according to a ministerial decree published today in the Bulletin Oficial of State. According to the order of 16 December the Ministry of Finance to the National Factory authorized to issue, mint and put into circulation commemorative coins for the first three months of next year.
The coins will be minted by the State in that body, to be delivered to the Bank of Spain to distribute the pieces to this credit institutions which request. The obverse of the coins are played effigies of the Kings and superimposed on the back include a cross strokes symbolizing the union flag on the logo created for the presidency of Spain. The parts of the face value of 12 euros will have a composition of 925 parts per thousand silver and copper, weighing 18 grams, a diameter of 33 mm and a circular edge.
The € 10 will also be composed of silver and copper, but will be larger -40 mm in diameter, weighed 27 grams and will have the canto striatum. According to sources told Efe the National Mint, the two pieces are "legal tender", but may be paid to them only in Spain, as they have no validity in the rest of the eurozone. Citizens wishing to dispose of these items should apply to financial institutions.
The currency face value of 10 euros is aimed at collecting, why minted only 10,000 units and were sold to the public for 44 euros. 12 euro coins, however, will cost the same as their face value, and although they are "in circulation, people tend to save rather than use them to make payments as" previously have shown interest in them having had that request them, "these sources said. According to the ministerial decree, the maximum number of pieces that can be 12 euro coin is two million, although that amount may be increased or reduced, "according to market demand.