Spain €2 Don Quixote 2005 — Value and Rarity

Full sheet for Spain's 2005 €2 commemorative Don Quixote: estimated value, mintage and obverse description.

Description of the 2 Euro Don Quixote 2005

2 Euro Commemorative Spain 2004 Don Quixote — Spain €2 commemorative 2005 Don Quixote — coin obverse

The very first €2 commemorative coin from Spain was minted in 2005 in honor of Don Quixote, the famous literary character known for his futile fight against windmills. Issued on 30/06/2005

On the Obverse of the €2 coin from Spain 2005, we find a faithful representation of Don Quixote wielding a lance, with windmills in the background.

To the left is the inscription ESPAÑA, with the crowned M, the symbol of the Mint, directly below it.
On the outer edge, at the bottom, the year of minting is present, separated by one of the 12 stars. As with all Euro coins, the stars symbolize the European States.

Designer: Begoña Castellanos García

On the Reverse, the coin features the Common Side.

Coin specifications

Country	Spain
Coin type	Commemorative coin
Subject	Don Quixote
Denomination	2 euro
Year	2005
Material	Bi-metallic — outer ring: copper-nickel; core: nickel brass / nickel / nickel brass
Diameter	25,75 mm
Thickness	2,20 mm
Weight	8,50 g

Mintage and rarity

Year	Mint	Mintage	Notes
2005	—	8.000.000	7.892.077+ 104.923 Fdc + 3.000 Fs

Market value

Value:

The bimetallic €2 coin minted in 2005 and dedicated to Don Quixote has a value of €2.50

Frequently asked questions

How much is the 2005 Spain Don Quixote €2 worth?

Listed BU value: €2.50. Mintage: 7.892.077+ 104.923 Fdc + 3.000 Fs.

What is the mintage of the 2005 Don Quixote coin?

Catalog mintage: 7.892.077+ 104.923 Fdc + 3.000 Fs.

Is the 2005 Don Quixote €2 rare?

Catalog rarity C — a standard commemorative: collectible, usually near the listed market estimate.

Who designed the 2005 Don Quixote €2?

Designer: Begoña Castellanos García.

What year is the Don Quixote coin from?

Issue year: 2005.

Where can I find all Spanish commemoratives?

In the Spain pillar catalog: /euro-coins/spain/2-euro-commemoratives/

Where can I sell a 2005 Don Quixote €2?

Online auctions such as Catawiki or a local dealer work well for common commemoratives.

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