This special event highlighted the unveiling of a distinctive 30 Euro commemorative coin, honoring the bicentennial of the esteemed Museo del Prado. The Royal Mint issued this silver coin, which uniquely features a detail from Diego Velázquez's 'Las Meninas', chosen through a public social media vote. Discover how this collectible piece also incorporates a security QR code providing access to historical and artistic information from both institutions.
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This event marks the presentation of a new 30 Euro commemorative coin celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Museo del Prado. The coin's design, featuring a detail from 'Las Meninas,' was chosen through a public vote, and it incorporates a security QR code for additional information.
An official presentation event was held for a new 30 Euro commemorative coin issued by the Royal Mint to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Museo del Prado. The presentation took place in the cloister of the Museo Nacional del Prado on November 12, 2019. This silver coin, with a face value of 30 Euros, is notable for being the first Spanish coin whose motif was selected by popular vote on social media, with a detail from 'Las Meninas' winning over the portrait of 'Infante Baltasar Carlos.' It also features a unique security QR code that provides access to historical, technical, and artistic information on the websites of the Royal Mint and the Museo Nacional del Prado.
The commemorative coin was available for purchase at financial institutions from November 12, 2019, at its face value of 30 Euros.
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