Felipe and Letizia - Proof quality coins
Introduction
A historic event has taken place in the spring of 2004, namely, the wedding of His Royal Highness the Prince of Asturias, Felipe de Borbón y Grecia, and Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano. To commemorate this outstanding event collector coins with face values of 10 and 200 Euros has been approved, minted and released.
Details
To mark the occasion of the wedding of the Prince of Asturias and Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano, the Spanish Royal Mint presents a unique set of proof quality coins minted in gold and silver.
They can be purchased individually, or both together in a jewel case.
| Name | Face value | Weight | Diameter | Mint run |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-reales silver | 10 € | 27 g | 40 mm | 100,000 |
| 4-escudos gold | 200 € | 13.5 g | 30 mm | 30,000 |
The silver 8-reales coin
The obverse reproduces the overlapping effigies of Their Majesties King Juan Carlos and Queen Sophia. The reverse portrays His Royal Highness the Prince of Asturias, Felipe de Borbón y Grecia, and Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano.
The gold 4-escudos coin
The obverse reproduces the overlapping effigies of Their Majesties King Juan Carlos and Queen Sophia. The reverse portrays His Royal Highness the Prince of Asturias, Felipe de Borbón y Grecia, and Letizia Ortiz Rocasolano.
Prices
Official retail price in Spain, excluding any relevant taxes:
The Set
Case containing 2 coins - Price: 811 Euros (*)
Individual coins
8-reales silver - Price: 36 Euros
4-escudos gold - Price: 775 Euros (**)
(*) Sets containing gold and silver coins: VAT will be applied only to the silver coins.
(**) 8-escudos gold: exempt from VAT in EU member states.
