12 Euros - Juan Carlos I International Year of Planet Earth

Features

Issuer Spain
King Juan Carlos I (1975-2014)
Type Non-circulating coin
Year 2008
Value 12 Euros
12 EUR = USD 13
Currency Euro (2002-date)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 18 g
Diameter 33 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
8235
References KM# 1195
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Commemorative issue

International Year of Planet Earth

Obverse

Juan Carlos I and Sofia effigies

Script: Latin

Lettering:
JUAN CARLOS I Y SOFIA
·ESPAÑA-2008·

Reverse

The reverse features the earth's sphere cupped in a hand. In addition, the lower part of the coin displays a pair of outstretched hands and the digits 08 coined using the latent image technique over the shape representing the southern segment of the globe.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2008 AÑO INTERNACIONAL PLANETA TIERRA
M - 12
EURO
08

Edge

Smooth

Mint

Mintmark of Royal Mint of Spain (M) Royal Mint of Spain (Real Casa de la Moneda), Madrid, Spain (1591-date)

Comments

The year 2008 was designated by the General Assembly of the United Nations to be the International Year of Planet Earth. The primary objective of this initiative is to show how Earth-related sciences can assist future generations in an understanding of the Planet and in the ways it can be safeguarded and thus promote the sustainable development of society.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
2008 M 938 300 $ 15 90% (fr) 2 000 000 prévues
2008 M 15 000 11% Proof

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