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Picasso on Obverse of 1997 20 Euro Spanish Pattern Crown
Picasso on Obverse of 1997 20 Euro Spanish Pattern Crown

Reverse of 1997 Spanish 20 Euro Pattern Crown
Reverse of 1997 Spanish 20 Euro Pattern Crown

The Euro
As the European Economic Community, or the European Union made its moves towards a common currency, the first the ECU then the euro came into being. Although at first these were units of account, they had long been expected to be converted into a circulating currency. In most European countries there were pattern coins issued exploring the design possibilities of the anticipated new coinage. Some of these issues were design exercises carried out by official mints, others were privately issued.

Private Pattern Coins
There is quite a long tradition of private individuals or companies designing and striking proposed new coin designs. Certainly Thomas Simon engraved and produced at his own expense, a pattern crown which he presented to Charles II in 1663, in the hope of being appointed chief engraver at the Royal Mint. At other times when great changes to our coinage have been expected there has been considerable activity in producing private patterns. Before the great coinage reform of 1816, there were many unofficial patterns produced by Matthew Boulton and James Watt, who eventually produced the famous cartwheel pennies, and also supplied much of the Royal Mint's new machinery. Again in early Victorian times, when Britain was starting to think about decimalisation, many pattern coins, official and unofficial were produced. Nowadays there is a good demand for these rare antique pattern coins, and many of them command high prices.

1997 20 Euro Spanish Pattern Crown
We have recently acquired a small quantity of pattern euro coins including a Spanish 20 Euro dated 1997. This is part of a series which includes Euro and ECU patterns for England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, France and Greece.

Spanish Obverse Design
The obverse design, features a portrait of Picasso . The inscription reads:-
Picasso 1881 - 1973

Reverse Design
A framed painting (who can tell us its name?) surrounded by twelve stars representing the members of the Eurozone.
The inscription reads:-
ESPAÑA 20 EURO
19 97

Specifications
DiameterDenominationWeightAlloy
38 mms20 Euro20 gramsCupro-Nickel

Prices
DateDenominationTypePrice £Price $
199720 EuroSpanish£4.95$7.95

Postage & Packing:
UK: At buyer's Risk £3.50 or
Fully Insured £9 (Usually by Royal Mail Special Delivery)
USA: Airmail at buyer's risk $10 or
Fully Insured $20

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