# Event Details - **Event Name**: #Talk: 250th Anniversary. The Real de a Ocho: The Currency of Independence - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 08 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed, 08 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Discover Spain’s new coin collection marking 250 years of U.S. Independence—and the story behind the Spanish DollarAbout this EventOn the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the Independence of the United States, the Instituto Cervantes in New York will present on April 8 the coin collection “250th Anniversary. Spain and the Independence of the United States,” issued by the Royal Mint of Spain.The event highlights the fundamental role of the Real de a Ocho, the Spanish coin that circulated widely throughout the Thirteen Colonies and that, after the adoption of the dollar in 1785, continued to be used for decades.This Hispanic coin —the origin of the “$” symbol— remained part of the country’s economic life until it was banned in 1857, and it still held relevance during the Civil War, when Spanish silver backed banknotes issued by private banks.The program will feature Isabel Valldecabres (President–Director General of the Royal Mint of Spain), who will present the commemorative issue; Enrique Torres Piñeyro, Vice Admiral–Director of the Institute of Naval History and Culture; and Ricardo A. Fernández González (Director of MUCAIN). They will discuss the historical and symbolic influence of the Real de a Ocho as the true “Currency of Independence.”The event will conclude with a Spanish wine reception.In Spanish/English---Con motivo del 250 aniversario de la Independencia de los Estados Unidos, el Instituto Cervantes de Nueva York presenta el 8 de abril la colección de monedas “250 Aniversario. España y la independencia de los Estados Unidos.” emitida por la Real Casa de la Moneda de España.La actividad pone de relieve el papel fundamental del Real de a Ocho, la moneda española que circuló de forma mayoritaria en las Trece Colonias y que, tras la adopción del dólar en 1785, siguió utilizándose durante décadas.Esta moneda hispana —origen del símbolo “$”— se mantuvo en la vida económica del país hasta su prohibición en 1857 y aún tuvo relevancia durante la Guerra Civil, cuando la plata española respaldó billetes de bancos privados.En el acto intervendrán Isabel Valldecabres (Presidenta-Directora General de la Real Casa de la Moneda), quien presentará la emisión conmemorativa, Enrique Torres Piñeyro, Vicealmirante-Director del Instituto de Historia y Cultura Naval y Ricardo A. Fernández González (Director de MUCAIN), quienes dialogarán sobre la influencia histórica y simbólica del Real de a Ocho como verdadera “Moneda de la Independencia”.El evento concluirá con un vino español.En español/inglés - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/talk-250th-anniversary-the-real-de-a-ocho-the-currency-of-independence/100001984319282390 - **Event Categories**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New York - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Instituto Cervantes - Nueva York - **lat**: 40.75499619999999 - **long**: -73.97043459999999 - **full address**: Instituto Cervantes - Nueva York, 211-215 East 49th Street, New York, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: #Talk: 250th Anniversary. The Real de a Ocho: The Currency of Independence - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/172eda3aef111048c3825f03b31079ba53a77d4208c7d0a9f72efeecdb5d29a6-rimg-w1200-h600-dc202b41-gmir.png?v=1772725444 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is #Talk: 250th Anniversary. The Real de a Ocho: The Currency of Independence being held? - **A:** #Talk: 250th Anniversary. The Real de a Ocho: The Currency of Independence takes place on Wed, 08 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 08 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Instituto Cervantes - Nueva York, 211-215 East 49th Street, New York, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing #Talk: 250th Anniversary. The Real de a Ocho: The Currency of Independence? - **A:** #Talk: 250th Anniversary. The Real de a Ocho: The Currency of Independence is organized by Instituto Cervantes New York. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** #Talk: 250th Anniversary. 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