Collecting Euros
The holiday season is here and one of the best things about going abroad is the discovery and experience of new cultures, which of course includes foreign currency. And since each currency is unique to its country, you’ll find there is always a story to tell from the change you find abroad. In fact, at Change Checker HQ we’ve come across some truly fascinating coins from around Europe and the British Isles, so if you’re planning your next getaway, make sure you keep an eye out for some of these gems when you jet off…
Spain
An ever popular tourist destination for us Brits is Spain, and I’m sure that the Spanish Euro is one that many Change Checkers would recognise. All Euros issued before 2015 feature the portrait of King Juan Carlos I who reigned as the King of Spain from 1975 until his abdication in 2014 when his son Felipe VI took over the royal duties. King Juan Carlos I was an interesting Head of State because he was not born in the country he eventually came to rule, his family having been exiled to Italy due to the abolition of the Spanish Monarchy in 1931. However, following a coup
