The Spanish coins of the XXV Summer Olympiad, minted in 24-karat gold and in sterling silver, rank high among the most important numismatic issues of our time. These are the first Olympic Coins in the 300-year-old history of the Spanish National Mint. The coins are heir to one of the world's most important numismatic traditions. The classic

specifications of the coins date back to the sixteenth century when the silver 8 reales of Spain was the principal coinage of the Americas.

SPECIFICATIONS OF THE GOLD FDC COINS:

Denomination: 20,000 pesetas

Fineness: .999 Fine (24-Karat Gold)

Weight: 6.75 grams

Diameter: 23 mm.

Maximum Worldwide Mintage:

Issue One, 42,000; Issue Two, 15,000

Classical Coinage Equivalent: 2 escudos

Denomination: 10,000 pesetas

Fineness: .999 Fine (24-Karat Gold)

Weight: 3.37 grams

Diameter: 19 mm.

Maximum Worldwide Mintage:

Issue One, 80,000; Issue Two, 20,000

Classical Coinage Equivalent: 1 escudo

SPECIFICATIONS OF THE SILVER FDC COINS:

Denomination: 2,000 pesetas

Fineness: .925 Silver (Sterling)

Weight: 27 grams

Diameter: 40 mm.

Maximum Worldwide Mintage:

Issue One, 135,000; Issue Two, 80,000

Classical Coinage Equivalent: 8 reales