1/10 oz Gold Coin - Carthusian Horse - 2024
### The Carthusian Horse 15 Cent - 1/10 Oz Gold - Uncirculated - **Third 1/10 Oz Bullion Coin from Spain** - 99.99% pure Gold - Mintage 25,000 pieces - Delivery in Capsule In 2024, **Spain**[](https://www.emk.com/en-us/euro/spain/) has issued the third ever 1/10 Oz bullion coin in the history of the country. Struck from **99.99% pure gold** in uncirculated quality, the motive of the coin features a depiction of a **Carthusian Horse**. Surrounding the motive are the inscriptions "15 EURO CENT", "CABALLO CARTUJANO" and "2024". As one of the oldest, global currencies, the reverse of the coin features two crowned globes floating above the sea. They are flanked by the columns of Heracles on each side, in which two ribbons are waving with the Latin motto "PLUS ULTRA" (engl. ever on). Also included are the inscription "FELIPE VI REY DE ESPAÑA" as well as the weight and fineness of the **gold coin**. The Carthusian horse (spa.: Cartujano) is considered particularly noble among Spanish horses and is characterized by its proud but gentle character. Most individuals of this sub-breed of Andalusian are gray, rarely browns and blacks are also found in this breeding line. The history of the breed goes back to the Middle Ages, where they were bred by the monks of the Carthusian monastery, who were particularly concerned about pure breeding. The **third ever 1/10 oz bullion coin from Spain** is delivered in a protective coin capsule.