Spain 2020 Mudejar Architecture of Aragon
Mudejar Architecture of Aragon
This newest release of Banco de
Espana commemorates the unique Mudéjar Architecture of Aragon. The region,
located in the north-eastern of Spain with the capital city of Zaragoza, is
famous for its aesthetic trend called Mudéjar. This style developed in medieval
times, in the twelfth century, as a result of Islamic, Gothic and Roman
influences. Its main characteristic feature is the richness of brick and wood ornaments,
as well as the decorations with glazed tiles. The impressive example of Mudéjar
Architecture is the Tower of Iglesia de San Salvador, depicted on the reverse
of the 2 € coin. This monument was built in XIVth century, decorated with
ceramic glaze. Its walls resemble the embroidered drapery. The Mudéjar
Architecture of Aragon is represented by 10 buildings that have been included
in the World Heritage Site list.
Weight - 8.5 g.
Quality - UNC (Uncirculated)
Diameter - 25.75 mm.
Composition - Bimetallic - nickel brass
clad nickel center in copper-nickel ring
Circulation - 4'000'000 pcs
Country of origin - Spain
Year of release - 2020
