Spain 2 Euro 2018 Santiago de Compostela
Additional Information
SKU | ES18-2EURO2 |
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Theme | Santiago de Compostella |
Worth | 2 euro |
Metal | Koper-nikkel-messing |
Country | Spain |
Quality | UNC |
Circulation | 300.000 |
Year | 2018 |
Weight | 8,5 gram |
Diameter | 25,75 |
Category | Special 2 euro coins |
Product Description
This special 2018 Spanish 2 Euro coin has æSantiago de CompostellaÆ as its theme. In 2010 Spain started with a series of Euro coins where a building from a certain region is the central subject. The building in question is on the Spanish UNESCO World Heritage List. In the year 2018 the autonomous region of Galicia is the chosen province. Santiago de Compostella is the capital of Galicia, and is one of the most famous pilgrimage destinations in the world. Who does not know the walking route to Santiago de Compostella! James was one of the 12 apostles of Jesus, it is assumed that James was a full cousin of Jesus. James died in the year 43 as a martyr of his faith and was buried in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostella. On the face of the coin James is depicted standing in front of the doors of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostella. On the left side of the coin is the country name ESPAÑA (Spain), shown vertically, with the year 2018 underneath.