Spain 100 Pesetas Coin, Juan Carlos I, 1982
Coin/Bullion · Royal Mint of Spain (Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre - Real Casa de la Moneda), the official national mint established in 1893.
Pattern: Juan Carlos I Circulation Series, 1982-2001
Type
Coin/Bullion
Maker
Royal Mint of Spain (Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre - Real Casa de la Moneda), the official national mint established in 1893.
Material
Aluminium-Bronze (88% Copper, 5% Aluminium, 5% Nickel, 2% Manganese). Note: This is a common circulation base metal coin, not solid silver.
Dimensions
Diameter: 24.5 mm; Thickness: 2.9 mm; Weight: 9.35 grams.
Description
A gold-colored aluminium-bronze circulating 100 Peseta coin from Spain's modern era. Known affectionately as 'La Pesetona' or '20 duros,' this coin was a staple of Spanish commerce until the introduction of the Euro in 2002. It features a dignified bust of Juan Carlos I.
Key Features
Characteristic golden hue of aluminium-bronze; significant thickness; 'M' mint mark; portrait by artist Manuel Marín Pérez.
Material & Composition
Aluminium-Bronze (88% Copper, 5% Aluminium, 5% Nickel, 2% Manganese). Note: This is a common circulation base metal coin, not solid silver.
Finish & Decoration
Satin/business strike finish. Obverse: Left-facing portrait of King Juan Carlos I. Reverse: Spanish Coat of Arms. Style: Modernist Numismatic.
Hallmarks & Stamps
Crowned 'M' (Mint mark of Madrid) on the reverse; 'JUAN CARLOS I REY DE ESPAÑA' and date '1982' on the obverse.
Construction Details
Machine-struck/Die-struck on a solid metal planchet with a fleur-de-lis decorated edge.
Functional Features
Monetary currency/Legal tender (formerly); Large thickness to diameter ratio for tactile recognition (similar to the UK one-pound coin).
Handle & Grip Details
Reeded/patterned edge for tactile grip and anti-counterfeiting identification.
Craftsmanship Details
High-quality industrial minting with deep relief portraiture and precision edge ornamentation consistent with late 20th-century European standards.
Authentication Indicators
Weight and diameter match official mint specifications; correct typography; distinctive fleur-de-lis edge detail.
Origin & Manufacturing
Madrid, Spain; Royal Mint of Spain.
Era & Period
Modern Constitutional Monarchy (1975-Present); minted during the lead-up to the 1982 FIFA World Cup hosted in Spain.
Age Estimate
Dated 1982; 42 years old as of 2024.
Cultural Significance
Reflects the post-Franco era of Spanish history under the monarchy; played a vital role in everyday Spanish life for two decades.
Condition Notes
Circulated condition; moderate surface wear, light scratches, and oxidation/patina typical of base metals. Grade: Very Good (VG) to Fine (F).
Value Estimate
Face value is zero (demonetized). Collector value is $0.50 to $2.00 USD for circulated examples; up to $5.00 for Uncirculated.
Care & Maintenance
Keep dry to prevent verdigris; do not clean or polish with abrasives as this destroys numismatic value; store in an acid-free holder.
Similar Pieces
1966 100 Pesetas (80% Silver), 1980 World Cup Commemorative Pesetas, and earlier Franco-era numismatics.
Interesting Facts
This coin replaced the large silver-colored 100 peseta coins of the 1960s. These coins are often kept as nostalgic souvenirs because they were the primary currency during Spain's transition to democracy.