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The National Mint and Stamp Factory – Royal Mint (FNMT-RCM) announces a very special issue for October 6th, a release that aims to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence by highlighting Spain's role in it. This new collection seeks to highlight the often-forgotten contribution of our country, which played a significant role.
A decisive contribution to American independence
During the conflict, Spain became a fundamental ally of the revolutionary cause. This support materialized not only on the battlefield, under the leadership of figures such as Bernardo de Gálvez, but also through decisive financial, logistical, and strategic assistance.
Spanish troops fought the British in key arenas, such as the Gulf Coast and the Mississippi Valley, while supplies, financing, and access to safe ports were sent from the peninsula and the colonies.
Figures such as King Charles III, Admiral Luis de Córdova and Gálvez himself, along with the economic contributions translated into the sending of large quantities of silver eight reales—the famous Spanish Milled Dollar, a direct precursor to the first US dollar—were essential pieces in the final victory.
The 2025-2026 commemorative series
The FNMT-RCM has prepared a series of 10 collector coins, including: a four-escudo coin with a face value of 200 euros, a fifty-euro coin with a face value of 50 euros, and eight eight-real coins with a face value of 10 euros.
This commemorative collection, which highlights historical figures and key episodes in Spain's contribution to American independence, will be released in two phases:October 6, 2025: Issue of the first three pieces.
First half of 2026: launch of the remaining seven coins.
The first coins in the series presented in this article feature George Washington, Charles III, and the Real de a Ocho, symbols of the union of the two nations at a decisive moment in history.
€10 coin – Jordi Farragut
Obverse
Jordi Farragut, father of the first admiral of the United States Navy, David Farragut.
On the obverse, within an ornate decorative base from which two arms emerge, there is a portrait of Jordi Farragut. Above the image, in capital letters, is the legend JORDI FARRAGUT. At the top of the coin, in an ascending circular shape and in capital letters, appears the legend 250 ANNIVERSARY OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE OF THE U.S. - 1776. At the bottom, horizontally and in capital letters, appears the legend ESPAÑA 2025.
Reverse
Jordi Farragut left the port of Mahón to join the fight for independence from the United States.
The reverse features an image of the port of Mahón in the 17th century; above it are the mint mark and the coin's face value, 10 EURO. At the bottom of the coin, the inscription REVOLUTIONARY WAR appears in a circular capital lettering. At the top of the coin, the inscription PUERTO DE MAHÓN – MENORCA appears in a circular capital lettering. The motifs and inscriptions are surrounded by a border-like composition.
10€ Coin – Real de a Ocho
Obverse
The first US dollar, the "Flowing Hair Dollar", minted in 1794, originated from the Spanish Real de a Ocho.
The obverse features an image of the obverse and reverse of the first American numismatic dollar. Above the image, in capital letters and in a circular format, is the legend FIRST AMERICAN DOLLAR; below, horizontally, are the legend REVOLUTIONARY WAR and an ornate decorative base. At the top of the coin, in an ascending circular format and in capital letters, is the legend 250 ANNIVERSARY OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE OF THE U.S. - 1776. Below, horizontally and in capital letters, appears the legend ESPAÑA 2025.
Reverse
The Spanish Real de a Ocho was widely used as currency in the United States until 1857.
The reverse features a representation of the motifs and legends of a real de a ocho; to the left, the mint mark; above, the face value of the coin, 10 EURO. At the top of the coin, in a circular shape and in capital letters, appears the legend 1775 – SPANISH MILLED DOLLAR – 1857. At the bottom, in a circular shape and in capital letters, appears the legend VTRAQUE VNUM. The motifs and legends are surrounded by a border-like composition.
10€ Coin – Charles III
Obverse
The American bald eagle.
The obverse features a colorful image of a bald eagle within a decorative, ornate base from which emerge the flags of the United States of America and Spain. At the top of the coin, in an ascending circular shape and in capital letters, appears the legend 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence of the United States – 1776. At the bottom, horizontally and in capital letters, appears the legend Spain 2025.
Reverse
Charles III played a crucial role in George Washington's victory over England.
The reverse features the facing busts of the King of Spain, Charles III, and George Washington. On their bases, respectively, are the legends CHARLES III and WASHINGTON; below, the mint mark. Across the top of the coin, horizontally, appears the face value of 10 EURO. Across the bottom of the coin, in a circular capital, appears the legend REVOLUTIONARY WAR. A border-like composition surrounds the motifs and legends.
Common technical characteristics
Metrics: 8 Reales
Year of Issue: 2025
Quality: Proof
Diameter: 40 mm
Face Value: 10 Euro
Metal: 925 silver
Singing: Fluted
Weight: 27 g
Print run: 10,000 of each
The recommended retail price is €79 including VAT for each coin.
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