the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, a jewel of Spanish Romanesque architecture and one of the most famous pilgrimage destinations in the world, is pictured on these coins. They show the monumental facade of the Obradoiro, a splendid example of Spanish baroque construction, started in 1667 by Jose del Toro and Domingo de Andrade. It was finished in the 18th century by Fernando Casas y Novoa.

show Europe in relation to Africa and Asia on a globe.

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The then Head of the Spanish Government, Mr José María Aznar, presented a series of coins with three distinct national designs depicting famous Spanish dignitaries and architecture.