Franco 25 Pesetas Silver
Spain
1966–1975
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Market Price Range
Based on 9 eBay listings · Prices vary by grade and condition
Estimated Melt Value
$38.60
Based on Silver spot price ($78.48/oz) · 90.0% purity · 17g
Updated 6:03 PM
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Specifications
| Country | Spain |
| Years Minted | 1966–1975 |
| Composition | 90% silver, 10% copper |
| Weight | 17 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
Design
Obverse
Features a portrait of Francisco Franco.
Reverse
Depicts the Spanish coat of arms and the denomination.
History & Notable Facts
What makes the 25 pesetas silver commemoratives from Franco's Spain truly noteworthy is their .900 fine silver composition, a deliberate nod to imperial traditions at a time when most countries had ditched precious metals for cheaper alloys.
These coins were issued between 1966 and 1975 to mark events like the 1968 Olympics or Expo '70 in Osaka. The obverse usually featured Franco's profile, while reverses varied with thematic designs—eagles, coats of arms, or historical motifs. Struck at the Madrid mint, they came in both circulation and proof finishes, though the latter were rarer.
Exact mintage figures are spotty; records from the era weren't always kept meticulously, and some may have been lost in bureaucratic reshuffles. I've examined dozens over the years, and the 1975 version stands out for its intricate edge lettering.
A minor quip: These coins prove that even dictators liked a bit of shine in their currency.
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