Spain 25 Pesetas - 1992 Barcelona Olympics Series
Country of Origin: Spain (Kingdom of Spain)
Year of Issue: 1990
Denomination: 25 Pesetas (PTAS)
Composition: Copper-Nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Brief Description
A circular coin with a distinctive central hole, featuring a discus thrower on the obverse and stylized figures with Olympic rings on the reverse.
Historical Significance
Issued to commemorate and raise funds for the 1992 Summer Olympic Games held in Barcelona. This coin is part of the first series of small-size 25 peseta coins with a hole (the 'holey' pesetas) used in modern Spain.
Estimated Value
$0.25 - $1.00 circulated, $2.00 - $5.00 in Mint State (UNC)
Care Instructions
Avoid cleaning or polishing, as this removes the natural patina. Store in a PVC-free flip or capsule to prevent oxidation and environmental damage.
Mint Mark
M with a crown (Royal Mint of Spain, Madrid)
Mintage & Rarity
236,252,000 (Very Common)
Weight & Diameter
4.25 g, 19.5 mm
Edge
Plain / Smooth
Apparent Grade
Fine to Very Fine (visible handling marks, scratches, and light oxidation typical of circulation)
Obverse (Front)
Features a stylized Greek 'Discobolus' (discus thrower). The text 'ESPAÑA' and the year '1990' are inscribed around the edge. A central hole is present.
Reverse (Back)
Features a stylized human figure or jump icon above the word 'BARCELONA 92'. To the left is the denomination '25 PTAS' and below are the Olympic rings and the 'M' mint mark.
What Drives This Coin's Value
Most influenced by condition; because mintage is so high, only extremely high-grade specimens or rare die errors command premium prices.
Similar Coins
Other 25 peseta coins from the 'Autonomies' series (1990-1997) which also have a central hole but feature different regional icons (e.g., Castilla y León, Barcelona, Canary Islands).
Authenticity & Counterfeit Red Flags
Check for crisp details and the correct weight (4.25g). These are rarely counterfeited due to their low value, but 'off-center' hole errors are sometimes faked.
Notable Varieties & Errors
None widely recognized for this specific 1990 year; however, collectors look for dramatic hole-alignment errors (off-center strikes).
Created At: 2026-06-08T11:25:49.693841