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Spain · 2005
4th centenary of the first edition of Miguel de Cervantes’ 'The ingenious gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha'
The Spain 2005 €2 commemorative coin "4th centenary of the first edition of Miguel de Cervantes’ 'The ingenious gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha'" has a mintage of 8,000,000 coins.
| Country | Spain |
|---|---|
| Year | 2005 |
| Feature | 4th centenary of the first edition of Miguel de Cervantes’ 'The ingenious gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha' |
| Issue date | April 2005 |
| Mintage | 8,000,000 coins Common |
Mintage compared
Median mintage of all issues: 750,000
Rank 435 of 490 by rarity
Description (ECB)
The centre of the coin features an image of Don Quixote holding a lance, with windmills in the background. To the left, impressed into the surface of the coin, is the word 'ESPAÑA', under which the mintmark 'M' appears. The 12 stars of the European Union are shown in the outer ring of the coin, with four of them impressed into the surface. The year of issue is indicated at the bottom.
Source: European Central Bank, €2 commemorative coin pages. Texts quoted as published. ECB 2005
This coin in other languages
Deutsch: 400. Jahrestag der Erstveröffentlichung Italiano: 400 o anniversario della prima edizione Français: 4 e centenaire de la première édition deEspañol: IV centenario de la primera edición de lNederlands: 400ste verjaardag van de eerste uitgave Suomi: 400 vuotta Miguel de Cervantesin ”MielevPortuguês: 4.º centenário da primeira edição do liv
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FAQ
Mintage: Spain 2005?
The Spain 2005 €2 commemorative coin "4th centenary of the first edition of Miguel de Cervantes’ 'The ingenious gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha'" has a mintage of 8,000,000 coins.
Which 2 euro coins are valuable?
Mostly low mintage issues, for example from Monaco, the Vatican or San Marino, and mint errors. A low mintage alone does not guarantee a high price.