S478 — Spain 1956, 20th Anniversary of Franco as Head of State, 80 Céntimos — Edifil 1199
Identification: Spain; 4 December 1956; 20th Anniversary of Franco’s Elevation to Head of State (XX aniversario de la exaltación del General Franco a la Jefatura del Estado). Denomination 80 céntimos, dark green. Edifil 1199. Mint Hinged (MH).
Technical specifications: Photogravure (huecograbado) by Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre; catalogue perforation 12¾ × 13¼; sheets of 75; reported print run 8,000,000. Design depicts a commemorative monument and architectural complex. Watermark not specified; perforation not independently measured.
Condition assessment: Mint hinged example with good centring, attractive colour and apparently complete perforations. Reverse has a visible yellowish hinge trace or adhesive residue near the upper centre. Remaining surface appears relatively clean. No obvious major tears or creases are visible in scans.
Historical and philatelic notes: Issued in December 1956 to mark 20 years since Franco’s assumption of the Head of State position during the Spanish Civil War. The image exemplifies the official commemorative and political symbolism of Franco-era Spain.
Edifil 2025 catalogue values: MNH €5.00; MH €2.00; Used €0.40. AllCollect Collection Value: €1.50 after a 25% conservative condition adjustment. Collection Grade: 3/5. Investment Grade: 1/5. Decision: KEEP — Spanish Political History Reference Collection. Certificate: Not required.
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