Spain 5000 Pesetas 1979 P-160 VF – King Juan Carlos I

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Own a landmark of Spain’s transition to democracy with this authentic Banco de España 5000 Pesetas banknote dated 23 October 1979. King Juan Carlos I appears on the front, while the back shows the Royal Palace of Madrid and a quotation written in the King’s own hand.

⚡ Extreme Index: 5.6 / 10
Why it’s extreme: The banknote of Spain’s return to democracy — King Juan Carlos I, with his own handwritten words on the back.

• History & drama (30%): 7/10
• Scarcity (25%): 3.8/10 (Numista rarity index 23/100)
• Wow factor (20%): 6.5/10
• Age (15%): 5/10
• Condition (10%): 5.5/10

The Extreme Index is Extreme Banknotes’ own collector score based on history, scarcity, curiosity, age and condition — it is not a valuation or investment rating.

📦 Included Banknote(s):

1. 1979 Spain 5000 Pesetas, dated 23 October 1979 (P-160)

📖 History and Significance:
After Francisco Franco’s death in 1975, King Juan Carlos I guided Spain from dictatorship to parliamentary democracy, culminating in the Constitution of 1978. This 5000 Pesetas note, dated 23 October 1979, was the first high-denomination note of the new democratic era and the first to carry the King’s portrait. Less than two years later, on 23 February 1981, Juan Carlos famously faced down an attempted military coup. The note was demonetized on 1 January 2002 when Spain adopted the euro.

🎨 Design Details:
The obverse features a large portrait of King Juan Carlos I in uniform and the royal coat of arms. The reverse shows the façade of the Royal Palace of Madrid with a street lamp, the palace’s floor plan, and a handwritten quotation signed by the King about the State serving the common good.

🔍 Numismatic Features:

• Size: 157 x 86 mm

• Material: Paper

• Type: Standard Circulation Banknote

• Currency: Spanish Peseta (1868-2001)

• Country: Spain

• Issuing Authority: Banco de España

• Date: 23 October 1979

• Printer: Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre, Madrid

✅ Condition Guide:
VF (Very Fine) / Circulated. A Very Fine note shows clear signs of circulation, including visible folds, minor edge wear, and a slight loss of original paper crispness, but remains fully intact with clear, vibrant design details. Please note: the specific note photographed has a small handwritten pencil/pen number on the front. Because we hold multiple quantities in inventory, the exact serial numbers and specific wear patterns will vary. This condition guide represents our overall quality standard rather than the specific flaws of the photographed note.