A woman excited in a striped jersey on a beach with a boat and a red circle highlighting a blurry object. — This coin is worth hundreds of euros today | Wikimedia Commons, Freepik (wayhomestudio), Subastas Numismáticas

Camara — This coin is worth hundreds of euros today | Wikimedia Commons, Freepik (wayhomestudio), Subastas Numismáticas

The old peseta currency invites you to discover the Albanian Riviera: a fortune

This specimen of the old pesetas is one of the most sought after by collectors due to its high value

09/02/2025 12:34:00h

Encarni Ortiz

Collecting coins goes far beyond being a hobby to stay entertained. There are many specimens that have multiplied their value over time and have the ability to bring great joy.

In this case, one of the pieces that stands out the most is a coin from the old pesetas. Its historical context is what makes it attention-grabbing, as well as other details to consider. Currently, it is worth hundreds of euros in the market.

This is the peseta coin that pays for your next getaway

The coin we're talking about is this 50-cent piece minted in 1949 in Spain. That is, during Francisco Franco's dictatorship. With a central hole that makes it stand out and several details in its design, it has become one of the most sought after.

50 cent coins from Spain from 1949 with a hole in the centre, one with an anchor and the other with several shields.

This peseta coin is one of the most desired | Getty Images, Beiyatriz, Ebay

This 50-cent coin from 1949 is one of the most recognized of the era for its attractive design. First, the hole stands out. Besides being aesthetic, experts think it exists to facilitate both its transport and storage.

Additionally, this piece is composed of copper and nickel. With a weight of about 4.1 grams (0.14 ounces) and a diameter of 21 mm (0.83 inches), it stands out for the details of its design. On the obverse, we can see an anchor and a ship's wheel, and on the reverse, four shields and the drawing of some arrows.

The value of this rare peseta coin

One of the key points of this coin is that the specimens were marked in their stars with the actual year of minting. In this sense, it is said that the most valuable ones are those with specific stars, such as the one with the number "51".

Montage of many peseta coins and three bundles of 100 euro bills

Some special editions multiply their value in the market | Getty Images, DAPA Images

As indicated by collecting experts, coins of this type in excellent condition sell for between 20 and 100 euros. However, it is worth noting that there are special editions or with errors that can be found for much more.

In fact, the coin that was manufactured in 1951 has a much higher price. It is a limited edition that reaches 500 euros. Without a doubt, a very special figure capable of paying for that ticket to the Albanian Riviera or any other corner.

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