Spain 2002 Euro Proof Set

Denominations & Details: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50 Euro Cent Coins – Feature the famous Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, an important pilgrimage site. €1 and €2 Coins – Depict King Juan Carlos I, Spain’s monarch at the time. Special Silver Medal (Non-Legal Tender) – Features King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia.

Diameter & Thickness (Approximate): 1 Cent – 16.25 mm, 1.67 mm thick 2 Cents – 18.75 mm, 1.67 mm thick 5 Cents – 21.25 mm, 1.67 mm thick 10 Cents – 19.75 mm, 1.93 mm thick 20 Cents – 22.25 mm, 2.14 mm thick 50 Cents – 24.25 mm, 2.38 mm thick €1 Coin – 23.25 mm, 2.33 mm thick €2 Coin – 25.75 mm, 2.20 mm thick Silver Medal – Larger size (likely around 30-40 mm)

Historical Significance: This proof set was issued to commemorate Spain’s adoption of the euro in 2002, marking the country’s transition from the peseta. The coins were struck in a special proof finish, making them highly collectible.