2 Euro - Juan Carlos I - Don Quixote (2005)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Euro |
| Catalog Number | KM# 1063 |
| Weight (g) | 8.5 |
| Diameter (mm) | 25.75 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.2 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Bi-metallic Nickel-Brass plated Nickel center in Copper-Nickel ring |
| Magnetic | |
| Currency Value (USD) | 2.09 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative |
Obverse
Engraved by B. Castellanos Gracia
Lettering:
ESPAÑA 20 05 M
Description:
4th centenary of the first edition of Miguel de Cervantes’ 'The ingenious gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha'.
Don Quixote holding a lance, with windmills in the background. To the left, impressed into the surface of the coin, is the word 'ESPAÑA', under which the mintmark 'M' appears. The 12 stars of the European Union are shown in the outer ring of the coin, with four of them impressed into the surface. The year of issue is indicated at the bottom.
ESPAÑA 20 05 M
Description:
4th centenary of the first edition of Miguel de Cervantes’ 'The ingenious gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha'.
Don Quixote holding a lance, with windmills in the background. To the left, impressed into the surface of the coin, is the word 'ESPAÑA', under which the mintmark 'M' appears. The 12 stars of the European Union are shown in the outer ring of the coin, with four of them impressed into the surface. The year of issue is indicated at the bottom.
Reverse
Engraved by Luc Luycx
Lettering:
2 EURO LL
2 EURO LL
Edge
Lettering:
2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 **
Description:
Milled with inscription.
2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 **
Description:
Milled with inscription.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 M | 8,000,000 | Common | |
| 2005 M | 79,923 | In sets only | Unknown |
| 2005 M | 3,000 | Proof | Common |