San Marino - 2 Euro Commemorative Coin
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2004 | Feature: Bartolomeo
Borghesi (historian, numismatist) Description: the twelve stars of the European Union positioned around the outer circle of the coin and the issuing year ‘2004’, positioned bottom centre, surround the bust of Bartolomeo Borghesi. To the left of the bust is the inscription ‘Bartolomeo Borghesi’, and one above the other are the letter ‘R’ and the engraver's initials ‘E.L.F.’. To the right of the bust is the word ‘San Marino’. Issuing volume: max. 110,000 coins Issuing date: December 2004 |
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2005 | Feature: World Year
of Physics 2005 Description: The centre of the coin features a free interpretation of the allegorical painting of Galileo Galilei that is known as ‘la fisica antica’ or the study of the planets. The year of issue appears beneath a globe standing on a desk. To the left of the image is the mintmark ‘R’, and the engraver’s initials ‘LDS’ appear on the right. The words ‘SAN MARINO’ form a semicircle above the image, while the words ‘ANNO MONDIALE DELLA FISICA’ run along the lower edge of the inner part below. The outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union, separated by the outer edges of the image of a stylised atom inscribed in the background of the entire coin. Issuing volume: 130,000 coins Issuing date: October 2005 |
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2006 | Feature: 500th
anniversary of Christopher Columbus' death Description: The coin shows Christopher Columbus and three caravels. The inscription ‘SAN MARINO’ appears above his portrait, and a wind rose and the mint mark ‘R’ to the right. The dates ‘1506 — 2006’ are shown on a scroll below his portrait. The 12 stars of the European Union encircle the design. Issuing volume: 120,000 coins Issuing date: October 2006 |
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2007 | Feature:
Bicentenary of the birth of Giuseppe Garibaldi Description: The inner part of the coin features the engraving of a portrait of Giuseppe Garibaldi. The words ‘SAN MARINO’ and the year of issue (2007) are inscribed along the outer edge of the inner part on the left and right of the portrait respectively. The mint mark (R) is inscribed to the left of the portrait, while the initials of the artist Ettore Lorenzo Frapiccini (E.L.F.) appear on the lower left-hand edge of the inner part. The 12 stars of the European Union are depicted on the outer ring. Issuing volume: 130,000 coins Issuing date: October 2007 |
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2008 | Feature: European
Year of Intercultural Dialogue Description: Forthcoming Issuing volume: To be determined Issuing date: April-May 2008 |