With Order ECO/84/2002 of 10 January, which agrees to the issuance, coinage and putting into circulation of 12 euro coins for the year 2002, continuity was given to the stage initiated within the monetary framework in 1994 with the currency of 2,000 pesetas. In accordance with the content of the Commission Communication on the Recommendation of 29 September 2003 on a common procedure for the modification of the design of the national side on the front of euro coins intended for the Article 102 of Law 62/2003, of December 30, of Fiscal, Administrative and Social Order Measures, amended Article 81 of Law 42/1994 of 30 December 1994 on Fiscal, Administrative and Social Order Measures, giving a new terminology in relation to commemorative and collector coins. In the new wording of Article 81, it is established, inter alia, that, from January 2004, euro collector coins, euro coins not intended for circulation, normally minted in metals, will be denominated in euro. precious, with a nominal value and design other than those intended for circulation. These coins shall differ significantly from those circulated in at least two of the following three characteristics: colour, weight and diameter. In the same arrangement, the National Mint and the National Mint-Royal Mint, are authorized to coin and sell collection coins of all kinds. The coinage and sale of these coins will be agreed by the Ministry of Economy and Finance, which, in accordance with the Community provisions, will determine the characteristics of the coins, their facial values and the original dates. and, where appropriate, the selling prices to the public. In accordance with Royal Decree 553/2004 of 17 April, which restructured the ministerial departments, the Ministries of Economy and Finance are abolished, passing their powers to the Ministry of Economy and Finance, with the exception of of which the Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Trade is attributed in that Royal Decree. In addition, pursuant to Article 19 (10) of Royal Decree 1552/2004 of 25 June, the organic structure of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the National Mint and Timbre-Real Casa de The Currency is attached to the Ministry of Economy and Finance, through the Secretariat of Economy and Finance. On 25 March 1957 the Treaty of Rome was signed in the Italian capital by the European Economic Community, the European Union. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome, 12 euro coins will be issued, minted and put into circulation. In its virtue, I have:

Article 1. Emission agreement, coinage and putting into circulation.

It is agreed for the year 2007, the issuance, minting and putting into circulation of 12 euro collection coins commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome.

Article 2. Characteristics of the parts.

12 euro face value currency.

Composition: Silver of 925 thousandths minimum. Weight: 18 g ± 1 per 100. Diameter: 33 mm. Form: Circular with smooth singing. Legends and motifs:

In the front, the superimposed effigies of His Majesties the Kings Don Juan Carlos and Dona Sofia are reproduced. On the top, in circular sense, and in capital letters, the text Juan CARLOS I Y SOFIA appears. At the bottom, in capital letters, between two points and separated by a script, are the legend SPAIN and the year of coinage, 2007.

On the back it reproduces, in the first place, the image of a hand in the attitude of signing and, in the background, a silhouette of the Colosseum of Rome, emblematic building of the city where the signature of the Treaty took place. On the left, in circular form and in capital letters, the legends 50 ANNIVERSARY and TRATADO DE ROMA appear, separated by a five-pointed star. On the silhouette of the Colosseum, following the circular meaning of the previous legends are six stars of five points. Under the Colosseum, the mark of Ceca and the word EUROPA appear, in capital letters. To the right of the piece, in two lines and in capital letters, the face value 12 EURO. In the lower part of the coin, an oval figure contains, in latent image, an open book and, between two five-pointed stars, the figure 50 appears. Surround the motifs and legends a pearl graffiti.

Article 3. Maximum number of parts.

The maximum number of pieces to coin will be 4,000,000. This amount may be increased or reduced in line with market demand and will be determined by a Follow-up Commission, composed of representatives of the Directorate-General of the Treasury and Financial Policy, the Bank of Spain and the National Mint and Timbre-Real Casa de la Moneda. The Commission's decisions in this regard will aim to avoid significant differences between the face value and the numismatic value of this currency.

The National Currency and Timbre Factory-Royal Mint is authorized to allocate to the numismatic funds of the Museum of this entity up to a maximum of five pieces of each coin minted under the present ministerial order and, where appropriate, those industrial elements of their manufacture which, due to the characteristics of the emission, are of numismatic or museological interest.

Article 4. Initial date of issue.

The initial issue date will be the first half of 2007.

Article 5. Minting and putting into circulation.

The coins will be minted on behalf of the State, at the National Mint and Timbre-Real Casa de la Moneda, which will deliver them to the Banco de España. Once this delivery is made, the coins will be made available to the public, for which the collaboration of the credit institutions will be counted. They may submit to the National Mint and Timbre-Real Casa de la Moneda their requests in the form and time limit that it determines to meet the demand of the public. The Factory will provide the aforementioned entities with a document to be presented at the Banco de España for the delivery of the parts. After three months from the date of issue of this document without having been presented to the Bank of Spain for the delivery of these coins, the same shall be considered void and without effect; the corresponding pieces, as well as the return to the Banco de España from the market, will be made available to the public and credit institutions.

Both the Banco de España and the credit institutions will distribute these coins by giving the public the same face value as they were issued, with no selling price to the public.

Article 6. Measures for the implementation of this Order.

The Directorate-General of the Treasury and Financial Policy will perform the interpretation of the precepts that will give doubt and will take the measures that are necessary for the implementation of this Order, acting as a consultative body. Follow-up Committee referred to in the first paragraph of Article 3 of this Order.

Single end disposition. Entry into force.

This Order shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Gazette of the State.

Madrid, February 1, 2007. -Deputy Prime Minister of the Government and Minister of Economy and Finance, Pedro Solbes Mira.