PCGS SP67 1989 Araucania-Patagonia 100 Pesos Felipe P. - only 1 graded by PCGS!

1989 Araucania-Patagonia 100 Pesos — Felipe P. — PCGS SP67 — Fantasy Issue

Offered for sale is an attractive 1989 Araucania-Patagonia 100 Pesos fantasy coin, professionally certified by PCGS and awarded the impressive grade of SP67 (Specimen 67).

This fascinating collectible features a gold-colored finish, a portrait of Felipe P., and a detailed map of the historic Kingdom of Araucania and Patagonia.

Coin Details

• Date: 1989

• Issuing Entity: Araucania-Patagonia

• Denomination: 100 Pesos

• Type: Fantasy Issue

• PCGS Grade: SP67

• PCGS Designation: X# TS4 Var AE Fantasy

• Composition: AE (Copper Alloy)

• PCGS Certification Number: 50556019

• PCGS Coin Number: 970013

Historical Background

The Kingdom of Araucania and Patagonia was proclaimed in 1860 by French adventurer Orélie-Antoine de Tounens, who sought to establish a monarchy in parts of southern South America.

Although the kingdom never achieved lasting international recognition as an independent state, its unusual history has attracted the interest of collectors of world coins, fantasy issues, and historical exonumia.

This 1989 issue commemorates the kingdom's continuing royal tradition and features Felipe P. on the obverse, with a map of the region and royal coat of arms on the reverse.

Collector Highlights

• High-grade PCGS SP67 specimen

• Unusual Araucania-Patagonia fantasy issue

• Attractive golden appearance

• Distinctive historical theme

• Encapsulated in a genuine PCGS holder

• Excellent addition to a world fantasy coin or exonumia collection