Spain 1, 2.50, and 5 Pesetas 1946 to 1975

These are neat collectible coins. They are made from aluminum bronze, so when they are uncirculated, or nearly so, they have a sporty gold-colored look. The 1 and 2.50 pesetas coins look alike, but the latter are slightly bigger and heavier, and read '2.50' instead of 'UNA'. The 5 pesetas reads 'cinco pesetas.'

The artwork is nice, and they are basically modern coins, so they are not difficult to find. The mintage is fairly small, which means collector value starts to kick in early. Compare these two mintage figures:

- Spain 1 peseta, 1967: coins minted: 11,300,000
- US 1 cent, 1967: coins minted: 3,048,667,100

Another factor which make these interesting for collectors is that each coin has two dates. The date of government authorization appears on the front, under the portrait. The date of issue appears on the back, in two small stars. This is the kind of thing that gets coin collector juices flowing!

1 PESETA
Date authorized: 1946; dates issued: 1948
Date authorized: 1947; dates issued: 1948 to 1956
Date authorized: 1953; dates issued: 1954 to 1963
Date authorized: 1963; dates issued: 1963 to 1967
Date authorized: 1966; dates issued: 1967 to 1975
Date authorized: 1975; dates issued: 1976 to 1980

2.50 PESETAS
Date authorized: 1953; dates issued: 1954 to 1956 (and from 1968 to 1971 in mint sets only)

5 PESETAS
Date authorized: 1949; dates issued: 1949 to 1952

Our listing, as usual, shows approximate catalog values for these coins. Use our Important Terminology page to convert these catalog values to actual buy and sell values. If your coin has scratches, stains, or spots, this damage will render your coin to essentially zero value. For undamaged coins, here are the stats for most dates:

1 PESETA ALL DATES EXCEPT THOSE CALLED OUT BELOW
worn: less than $1 US dollar approximate catalog value
average circulated: less than $1
well preserved: less than $1
fully uncirculated: $1

2.50 PESETAS ALL DATES EXCEPT THOSE CALLED OUT BELOW
worn: less than $1
average circulated: less than $1
well preserved: $1
fully uncirculated: $5

5 PESETAS ALL DATES EXCEPT THOSE CALLED OUT BELOW
worn: less than $1
average circulated: $1
well preserved: $3
fully uncirculated: $10

What makes this series so interesting is that there are a number of rare dates that carry values well above the common values shown above. Look in the tiny stars on the reverse to find the issue date.

Main date -> on front of coin
Issue date -> inside tiny stars on the reverse

In the list below, the catalog values are for fully uncirculated coins, like our picture. Coins with slight wear, a little below uncirculated, will be worth about one-quarter of these values (divide these values by four). Coins in average circulated condition, or less, are worth less than $1.

*Better date coins* are shown in the list below. If your coin is not in this list, then it is a common coin and the values above apply. The main date is shown first, then the issue date. Remember, the values below are for fully uncirculated coins.

1 PESETA
1946 issued in 1948: $5000 catalog value when fully uncirculated
1947 issued in '48 or '49: $150 uncirculated
1947 issued in '50: $500
1947 issued in '51: $700
1947 issued in 'E51: $700
1947 issued in '52, '53, or '54: $80
1947 issued in '56: $800
1953 issued in '54: $250
1953 issued in '60 or '61: $85
1963 issued in '67: $50

2.50 PESETAS
1953 issued in '68 or '69 (in mint sets only): $1350 fully uncirculated
1953 issued in '70 or '71 (in mint sets only): $150

5 PESETAS
1949 issued in '51 or '52: $2000 fully uncirculated
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