2917) "CABALLO CARTUJANO", Spain: "Spain and Spanish Culture through its animals": Third “bullion” Gold Coin in the Series: The Fabrica Nacional Moneda y Timbre (FNMT), Real Casa de Moneda (The Spanish Mint) has released a 1/10th-oz Gold Coin depicting a Cartujano Stallion: Date of Coin issue: 07/2023:
The Fabrica Nacional Moneda y Timbre (FNMT), Real Casa de Moneda has released on 07/2023 the third “bullion” Gold Coin, which depicts a Cartujano Stallion.
The programme began in late 2021 with an Iberian Lynx (1-ounce gold €1.5 coin). The theme of the series focuses on Spanish culture and heritage through the country’s wildlife, with the Iberian lynx featured on the 2021-dated one-ounce coins (1-ounce gold €1.5 coin) and continued in 2022 with a tenth-ounce version, also featuring a lynx.
The aim of these coins is to project the image of Spain and the Spanish culture, with the choice of animals representative of Spain on the reverse.
In 2022, the coin depicted the quintessential symbol of Spanish heritage, the fighting bull (or "El Toro Bravo"), a type of steer found in the Iberian Peninsula.
For 2023, the focus is on one of the most beautiful and historically poignant equine breeds, the "Carthusian Horse", (or "Cartujano Caballo"), which is often described as the purest remaining strain of the old Spanish horses.
The Carthusian horse evolved as a genetically modified version of the original Andalusian horses.
They are known for their flawless, graceful looks, natural balance, smooth rocking canter, and agility.
Originating in Spain, they are also known as the Carthusian-Andalusian, (or Carthujano), and although not a separate breed from the Andalusian, it is instead a distinct side branch.
Specific breeding of the Spanish Carthusian horse began as long ago as in the 1400s from a small stud farm and hails specifically from a stallion of extraordinary beauty and grace, named "Esclavo".
Presently Carthusian horses are raised around Cordoba, Jerez de la Frontera, and Badajoz on state-owned farms.
Nearly all of the modern Carthusian horses are descendants of Esclavo.
It is believed there are only about five hundred of these horses in Spain today, and for a horse to be considered “pure Cartujano,” it must be validated by the Association of Cartujano Breeders, in cooperation with the University of Cordoba.
Horses and their owners receive a certificate which acknowledges their genetic purity.
In addition to their physical beauty, Cartujanos are a top choice for riders because of their gentle nature and good temperament.
These horses are also light on their feet and very athletic, so they can compete in a number of different areas when it comes to riding, driving, and dressage.
Due to their rarity, however, Cartujanos command an exceptionally high price, and thus very few of these horses are privately owned by riders and instructors.
The Gold Coin:
On the Reverse of the 15 Euro Cent or €1.50 (Euro) Gold Coin above the primary design is the coin’s denomination of "15 EURO CENT", and to the centre left of the value is a "crowned M" (mintmark of the Real Casa de la Moneda) and the year of issue, "2023".
To the upper-left along the periphery is the text "CABALLO CARTUJANO".
Depicted on this face is a Cartujano stallion in motion.
The image used in the design was provided by the Yeguada Cartuja Hierro del Bocado, the state-owned company and farm on which nearly 300 Cartujanos are cared for.
On the Obverse of the 15 Euro Cent or €1.50 (Euro) Gold Coin is depicted the classic motif of the Columnario, an unmistakable design seen on the historic Spanish Pillar dollar silver coins once recognised worldwide as the primary coin of international trade.
The crest depicts two hemispheres under a royal crown, flanked by the Pillars of Hercules with the motto "PLUS VLTRA" (“further beyond”), above a sea of waves.
The addition of a unique security measure patented by the Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre — Real Casa de la Moneda is placed above the crest is the quadruple latent image security feature when tilted under a source of light and enables four different images to be viewed such as the mintmark, a five-pointed star, the euro currency symbol, and the silhouette of the columnar.
The inscription seen to the left and right edge reads "FELIPE VI REY DE ESPANA", along with the specifications "1 ONZA 999,9 ORO" seen below the crest.
The coin is struck in Reverse Proof quality with the background shown in matte and the engraved relief with a polished mirror effect.
The specifications of the Gold Bullion Coin are:
Country: Spain; Date/Year of Coin issue: 07/2023; Denomination: 15 Euro Cent or €1.50 (Euro); Coin Series Theme: "Spain and Spanish Culture"; Coin Theme: ("CABALLO CARTUJANO"); Metal Composition: .9999 Fineness Gold (Au); Weight: 1/10 Oz or 3.111 grams; Diameter/Size: 16.25 mm; Coin Quality: Reverse Proof, Bullion; Mint: Fabrica Nacional Moneda y Timbre (FNMT), Real Casa de Moneda (The Spanish Mint); Mintage: 12,000 pieces; Mint Mark: A crowned "M".
- Each coin is heat-sealed in a clear vinyl holder.
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