Name: 5 Pesetas Juan Carlos I Spain
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5 Pesetas Juan Carlos I Spain

Original price was: ₹100.00.Current price is: ₹80.00.

Spanish 5 Pesetas commemorative coin issued during the reign of King Juan Carlos I as part of the Autonomous Communities of Spain series. Featuring the prehistoric Taula monument of Menorca and the traditional San Juan Festival horse rider, this aluminium bronze coin celebrates the cultural heritage of the Balearic Islands.

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Issued in 1997 under King Juan Carlos I, this 5 Pesetas commemorative coin honors the Balearic Islands as part of Spain’s Autonomous Communities series. Struck in aluminium bronze, it weighs 3 grams, measures 17.5 mm in diameter, and showcases the distinctive regional themes that made this series highly collectible.

The obverse depicts the Neolithic Taula monument from the archaeological site of Torrellafuda in Menorca, accompanied by the silhouette of the Tramontana wind and the inscriptions “MENORCA RESERVA DE LA BIOSFERA,” “ESPAÑA,” and the date “1997,” highlighting the island’s natural and historical significance.

The reverse features a horse rider performing the traditional San Juan Festival celebration in Ciutadella, with the denomination “5 PTAS” prominently displayed. The design pays tribute to one of the Balearic Islands’ most iconic cultural traditions.

Part of Spain’s popular regional commemorative coin series, this issue is an excellent addition for collectors of Spanish, European, and thematic world coinage. Its blend of prehistoric heritage and living cultural traditions makes it an attractive and historically meaningful collectible.