2 Euro – 4th Centenary of the first edition of Miguel de Cervantes ‘El ingenioso hidalgo Dox Quixote de la Mancha (2005)

ES-2005-0009

Image source: Emporium Hamburg / EZB

Additional information

Title / Occasion	4th Centenary of the first edition of Miguel de Cervantes 'El ingenioso hidalgo Dox Quixote de la Mancha
Country	Spain
Ruler (Dates)	Juan Carlos I (1975-2014)
Denomination	2 Euro
Year of Issue	2005
Material	Base Metal
Fineness	CuNi / CuZnNi
Size (mm)	25.75
Weight	8.50 g
Shape	Round
Edge	Reeded; 2* pattern
Quality	BU / Proof
Mint	Real Casa de la Moneda
Mintmark	Real Casa de la Moneda logo
Mintage	8050000/ 3000
Special Techniques	Bi-metallic
Designer	Garcia, Begona Castellanos (Obv), Luycx, Luc (Rev)

Don Quixote de La Mancha with spear in front of wind mills, ESPANA, 12 stars.

2 EURO , on the right a map of EU countries with borders, 12 stars and the initials LL.

Spain. 2 Euro (Base Metal) 2005, Real Casa de la Moneda. CoCo ES-2005-0009.

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