25th Anniversary of the Prince of Asturias Awards
Introduction
The year 2005 marks the 25th anniversary of the Prince of Asturias Awards. To honor the occasion, the UNESCO determined that it would sponsor the commemorative events, recognizing the outstanding part these awards play in furthering mankind's grand achievements in such important fields as culture, science and the humanities.
Keen to join in the commemoration of this extraordinary anniversary, the Spanish Royal Mint proceeded to issue two collector coins, the reverses of which are dedicated to this significant cultural event.
Details
The collector coins marking the 25th Anniversary of the Prince of Asturias Awards are minted in Proof quality and come in a de luxe presentation case, either singly or as the full set of both coins.
Name | Face value | Weight | Diameter | Mint run |
---|---|---|---|---|
8-reales silver | 10 € | 27 g | 40 mm | 20.000 |
4-escudos gold | 200 € | 13,5 g | 30 mm | 3.000 |
The 8-reales silver
The obverse portrays a likeness of H.R.H. Prince Felipe, together with the coat-of-arms of the Prince of Asturias Foundation.
The reverse features a rendering of the façade of the Theatre Campoamor where the annual Award ceremony is held, and to the left the symbol of the Prince of Asturias Awards created in sculptural form by Joan Miró.
The 4-escudos gold
The obverse portrays a likeness of H.R.H. Prince Felipe, together with the coat-of-arms of the Prince of Asturias Foundation.
The reverse features a rendering of the façade of the Theatre Campoamor where the annual Award ceremony is held, and to the left the symbol of the Prince of Asturias Awards created in sculptural form by Joan Miró.
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.
(**) 4-escudos gold: exempt from VAT in EU member states.