Spain 2016 Aqueduct of Segovia
Aqueduct of Segovia
Spain started the commemorative coin series Patrimonio de la Humanidad de la UNESCO (UNESCO World Heritage) in 2010, commemorating all of Spain's UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Segovia is a city in the autonomous region of
Castile and León, Spain and capital of Segovia Province. In 1985 the old city
of Segovia and its Aqueduct were declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. The
Aqueduct, located in Plaza del Azoguejo, is the defining historical feature of
the city, dating from the late 1st or early 2nd century CE.
The coin depicts the aqueduct of Segovia. Above,
in a circular, the word "ESPAÑA", the year of issue "2016";
on the right the mint mark, the "M" crowned . On the outer edge 12
five-pointed stars representing the European Union.
Weight - 8.5 g.
Quality - UNC (Uncirculated)
Diameter - 25.75 mm.
Composition - Bimetallic - nickel brass
clad nickel center in copper-nickel ring
Circulation - 8'000'000 pcs
Country of origin - Spain
Year of release - 2016
