I think this is a lovely choice, the designs of the reverse and obverse appear balanced and consistent with Spain's numismatic and regal history. The Face Value denomination gives this coin a minimum base value regardless of silver price. We at #sgs know better knowing that silver will have it's day returning to it's role as a monetary metal and will be worth much more than the face value.
Canada's Royal Canadian mint did a similar promotion programs; $20 for $20, $50 for $50, and the $100 for $100. However, a regional bank wouldn't accept these from public circulation in exchange for banknotes. But the court ruled them as legal tender.
An enterprising American fellow purchased a $100 for $100 coin from Ebay $10 over spot price, went to a Canadian bank for $100CAD and made off with a tidy profit.
More important is that you !LUV this silver coin.
And a fine acquisition that fits your Stacking style @thisismylife
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Personally, I wouldn't have mind for the coloured part to be silver. It's not adding much for me to be fair but it seems all of these coins (at least the last 3 years) have a coloured side.
Honestly, that story in Canada you shared doesn't even surprise me, and this crossed my mind as well that once people would want to exchange them, they'd be told no. I took my chances though and have two of these coins now, we'll see.
I'm a bit disappointed having to watch them from behind plastic with the printing on top of the face of the princess but I guess leaving it in there is the smart thing to do.
Thank you for showing up with these in-depth comments, I !LUV it ..
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