Spain: Pesetas

100 céntimos = 1 peseta (PTAS)

5 PTAS

Year: 1957
Metal: Copper-nickel
Weight: 5.7 gm
Diameter: 23.0 mm
Thickness: 1.8 mm

This coin is from the era of Francoist Spain.Francoist Spain refers to a period of Spanish history between 1936 and 1975 when Spain was under the authoritarian dictatorship of Francisco Franco. It is now demonetized.

Obverse of coin features a portrait in right profile of Francisco Franco with lettering 'FRANCISCO FRANCO CAUDILLO DE ESPAÑA POR LA G.DE DIOS which means Francisco Franco, Leader of Spain, by the grace of God.

Reverse of coin features Coat of arms of Spain with the francoist eagle.The date year is on the star on the left. It has lettering: 5 PTAS UNA GRANDE LIBRE.

The Spanish coat of arms displayed by Saint John's eagle, symbolizes the country, the old kingdoms of Spain, the Royal Crown, the Imperial Crown, the Constitutional monarchy, the Spanish national motto: Plus Ultra, and the Pillars of Hercules with the Spanish geographic situation.The motto plus ultra means 'further beyond' in Latin.

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5 PTAS

 Year: 1975
Metal: Copper-nickel
Weight: 5.75 gm
Diameter: 23 mm
Thickness: 1.82 mm

Obverse of coin features Portrait in left profile of Juan Carlos with lettering JUAN CARLOS I REY DE ESPAÑA.
Reverse of coin features Coat of arms of Spain. The date year is on the star on the left.

 

This coin is now demonetized.

Juan Carlos I (Spanish pronunciation: [xwaŋˈkarlos]; born 5 January 1938) is the reigning King of Spain. On 22 November 1975, two days after General Franco's death.King Juan Carlos successfully oversaw the transition of Spain from dictatorship to parliamentary monarchy.

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5 PTAS - 1982 FIFA World Cup

 Year: 1980
Metal: Copper-nickel
Weight: 5.75 gm
Diameter: 22.9 mm
Thickness: 1.8 mm

This  Commemorative coin was issued to celebrate wining the hosting rights of 1982 Soccer World Cup in Spain. This coin was demonetized on 28th Feb 2002.

Obverse of coin features the Portrait in left profile of Juan Carlos I with lettering 'JUAN CARLOS I REY DE ESPAÑA 1980'.
Note: There is a known error mule (KM# 811) which has 1975 not 1980 on the obverse.

Reverse of coin features the globe, a soccer ball and the facial value.

The 1982 FIFA World Cup, the 12th FIFA World Cup, was held in Spain from 13 June to 11 July. The tournament was won by Italy, after defeating West Germany 3–1 in the final. It was Italy's third World Cup win and first since 1938.

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Here are all coins together to get the idea of comparative sizes of these coins.