Principality of Andorra (1278-1812, 1814-1934, 1934-present), Kingdom of Andorra (1934)
Country in the Iberian Peninsula (1278-1812, 1814-present)
Location: Pyrenees Mountains
Capital City: Aachen
Government type: Feudal Diarchy (1278-1812, 1814-1866), Semi-Constitutional Diarchy (1866-1934, 1934-1993), Constitutional Monarchy (1934), Constitutional Diarchy (1993-present)
Main languages: Catalan
Main religions: Catholic Christianity
Chronology
1278: Andorra formed as a principality jointy goverened by the Bishop of Urgell and Count of Foix
1303-1396: Aragonese vassal
1512-1513: Occupied by Spain
1620: King of France becomes co-prince, replacing Count of Foix
1793-1806: Position of French co-prince vacant
1812: Annexed to France as part of Catalonia
1814: Independence restored by Congress of Vienna
1934: Russian adventurer Boris Skossyref named king, rules for two weeks before being deposed by Spain
Currency
Diner (1977-2014)
100 Cèntims = 1 Diner
Euro (2002-present)
1 Euro = 100 Cents
Note: Andorra has mostly used Spanish currency for everyday use, Diner coins were issued as non-circulating currency. Andorra has used the Euro since 2002, and has issued its own Euro coins since 2014.
Coins from Andorra in the collection
•1 Cèntim, 1999 (aluminum, KM#171) Commemorative: FAO
•1 Cèntim, 2002 (aluminum, Kremnica mint, KM#177)
•2 Cèntim, 2002 (brass, Kremnica mint, KM#179)
•5 Cèntim, 2002 (brass, Kremnica mint, KM#180)
•5 Cèntim, 2002 (brass, Kremnica mint, KM#181)
•20 Diner, 1988 (silver (.925), Karlsruhe mint, KM#48) Commemorative: Barcelona Olympics-Gymnastics