The Spanish government has, by means of Orden ECM/1092/2026 of 7 October 2026, approved the issue, minting and circulation of a collector coin in the XIV Serie Iberoamericana «Encuentro de Dos Mundos». The order was published in the Boletín Oficial del Estado on 17 October 2026 and enters into force on 18 October 2026.
The coin is to be made of silver, with a face value of 5 Euro (also known as 4 reales). Its technical specifications are: fine silver with a minimum fineness of 925 thousandths, weight 13.50 grams with a tolerance of ±0.20 grams, diameter 33 millimetres and a reeded edge. It will be struck to Proof quality. The obverse will bear the Spanish coat of arms with the inscription FELIPE VI REY DE ESPAÑA and the mint year 2026. The reverse will show, in colour, the Catedral de Toledo against a motif of the rose window on the west façade; the inscription reads XIV SERIE IBEROAMERICANA and CATEDRAL DE TOLEDO. The coats of arms of the participating countries will also be shown.
The total mintage is capped at 4,000 pieces A maximum of five pieces may be transferred to the state mint’s museum collection. The coin will be produced by the Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre‑Real Casa de la Moneda on behalf of the state. Once the face value has been paid into the Treasury, the minted coins will be handed over to the Banco de España and distributed from there. The initial sale price is set at 60.33 euros excluding VAT; an adjustment is envisaged if metal prices change significantly. The issue is due to begin in the final quarter of 2026.
The Ibero-American series «Encuentro de Dos Mundos» is a joint collector programme involving Spain and several countries in the Ibero-American region. Each issue is dedicated to a cultural subject from the country concerned; in Spain, the focus in 2026 is Toledo Cathedral. The order governs only the design, technical specifications, mintage and pricing; it makes no statements about allocations for the open market or possible special packaging.
The Orden is signed by the Minister for Economy, Trade and Business, Carlos Cuerpo Caballero. The state mint is responsible for operational implementation; the Banco de España acts as recipient of the minted coins for subsequent marketing.
Editor: Daniel Mayer (Article created with AI assistance).