The Euro

These are the different € coins and notes that will be in use in Spain from 1st January 2002.  Coins have a national side and a common side, but can be used in any country of the Euro zone.  Notes will be the same all over the Euro zone.
 
 
 

The eight € coins are very easy to identify, since every one is different in size and design. The common side (1st column) shows three different EU maps together with twelve stars.  The national side (2nd column) represents different  motifs, particular of every one of the countries in the € zone. In the Spanish coins, the 1€ & 2€ coins show the image of the King Juan Carlos I, the 10, 20 & 50 cents coins represent the writer Miguel de Cervantes, and the 1, 2 & 5 cents coins show the façade of Santiago de Compostela Cathedral.

The seven € notes  are easy to recognise, since they all have different colours and different sizes, the more valuable, the bigger. The windows and doors on one side are a symbol of the espirit of openness, while the bridges that appear on the reverse side are a symbol of the cooperation of European people with themselves and with the rest of the world. The € notes have different elements that will help blind people to identify their different value.

 

You can find this information  and much more in the European Central Bank site. Now, if you're ready to answer a quizz, CLICK ON THE MAP.

When you're ready, click on the euro sign