Spain 1928–1931 Banco de España Banknote Set – 50 Pesetas (Velázquez) + 50 Pesetas 1931 + 25 Pesetas 1928 – Pre-Civil War Trio (F+ - VF)

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Spain 1928–1931 Banco de España Banknote Set – 50 Pesetas (Velázquez) + 50 Pesetas 1931 + 25 Pesetas 1928 – Pre-Civil War Trio (F+ - VF)
CA$280.00 CA$225.00

Step into pre-Civil War Spain with this striking three-note Banco de España collection, featuring two iconic 50 Pesetas issues (1928 & 1931) and a beautifully engraved 25 Pesetas dated 15 August 1928. Printed by the prestigious Bradbury Wilkinson & Co. (London), these large-format notes represent Spain’s final monarchic era and the dramatic transition into the Second Republic.

This trio captures a powerful historical window (1928–1931) — a period marked by political transformation, artistic excellence, and masterful banknote engraving.

📜 Included Notes

1️⃣ 50 Pesetas – 15 August 1928 (Velázquez Portrait)
Features renowned Spanish master Diego Velázquez, with a richly engraved historical reverse scene. Deep violet tones and intricate guilloche security work make this one of Spain’s most admired interwar issues.

2️⃣ 25 Pesetas – 15 August 1928
A beautifully balanced design showcasing classical portraiture and a dramatic red-toned reverse scene. A popular denomination among collectors of Spanish pre-war currency.

3️⃣ 50 Pesetas – 25 April 1931
Issued at the dawn of the Second Spanish Republic, this note bridges monarchy and republican Spain. The engraving and allegorical reverse artwork make it visually and historically significant.

🏛 Historical Significance

  • Issued during the reign of King Alfonso XIII and immediately after the proclamation of the Republic

  • Represents Spain’s final large-format engraved series before Civil War turmoil

  • Printed by one of the world’s most respected security printers

  • Highly collectible among European pre-WWII banknote enthusiasts

This trio tells a cohesive story of Spain’s political and artistic transformation