The Royal Spanish Mint issues gold coins for investors and collectors as a way to recognize and promote the cultural heritage of the Spanish.
The Spanish Fighting Bull is a national symbol for the country. The breed, Toro Bravo, is native to the Iberian peninsula where the history of this sport is engrained. The animal has tremendous cultural and historical significance to the people and has been celebrated for generations.
The obverse Features the famous Columnarios - the Pillars of Hercules design representing the joining of the two Old and New World hemispheres with two crowned globes between and the motto "PLVS VLTRA."
The center of the reverse features a charging bull with the word "TORO" to its right and "1,5 EURO" above, along with the year and mint mark. The beautiful reverse proof finish highlights the animals musculature.
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