1965 Spain 100 Pesetas VF
1965 Spain 100 Pesetas issue was released by El Banco de España and features a finely engraved portrait of Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer, one of Spain’s most influential Romantic-era poets, on the obverse. Issued in Madrid on 19 de Noviembre de 1965, the design showcases exceptional mid-20th-century Spanish engraving with intricate guilloché patterns, radiant background elements, and bold denomination panels.
The reverse presents a graceful allegorical scene depicting a young woman holding a book and parasol, symbolizing literature, culture, and artistic refinement, with architectural elements visible in the background. Printed by Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre, this issue is a favorite among collectors of Spanish Pesetas, literary-themed currency, and classic European paper money.