Euro gold and silver commemorative coins (San Marino)

San Marino
San Marino

This article covers euro gold and silver commemorative coins issued by Azienda Autonoma Di Stato Filatelica E Numismatica. It also covers rare cases of collectors coins (coins not planned for normal circulation) minted using other precious metals. It does not cover either the San Marino €2 commemorative coins or the Sammarinese scudo commemorative coins.

For euro gold and silver commemorative coins of other countries see Euro gold and silver commemorative coins.

2 Scudo

San Marino has adopted the Euro since 2002 as its currency, However, in a means to maintain its own cultural identity it continues to issue a gold commemorative coin in its former currency the scudo released with a value of 2 scudo. Since there is a fixed exchange rate between the scudo and the euro and since the euro is San Marino's official currency the 2 scudo coins will be included in this article.

2002 coinage

Cimabue[1]
Designer: Roberto Mauri & Bino Bini Mint: -
Value: 2 scudi Alloy: Au Quantity: 3,000 Quality: Proof
Issued: November 2002 Diameter: 21mm Weight: 6.4516g Market Value: -
The obverse depicts the coat of arms of the Republic of San Marino

The reverse features the art work "Madonna Enthroned with Child-Eight Angels Four Prophets"

 
1600th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Ravenna as Capital of the Western Roman Empire 402-2002[1]
Designer: L. De Simoni Mint: -
Value: €20 Alloy: Au Quantity: 4,550 Quality: Proof
Issued: November 2002 Diameter: 21 mm Weight: 6.451g Market Value: -
The obverse depicts the coat of arms and a crown

The reverse features two vine shoots emerge from an ansate vase faced by two peacocks

 
1600th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Ravenna as Capital of the Western Roman Empire 402-2002[1]
Designer: C. Mo-moni Mint: -
Value: €50 Alloy: Au Quantity: 4,550 Quality: Proof
Issued: November 2002 Diameter: 28 mm Weight: 18.129g Market Value: -
The obverse depicts the coat of arms and a crown

The reverse features a reproduction of a scene from "the Good Shepherd"

 
Welcome Euro[1]
Designer: Uliana Pernazza Mint: -
Value: €5 Alloy: Ag Quantity: 37,000 Quality: Proof
Issued: October 2002 Diameter: 32mm Weight: 18g Market Value: -
The obverse depicts three towers rising above the three feathers of San Marino

The reverse features an inscribed 5 Euro in the centre circumnavigated by twelve roses which represent the twelve countries of the European Union

 
Welcome Euro[1]
Designer: Uliana Pernazza Mint: -
Value: €10 Alloy: Ag Quantity: 37,000 Quality: Proof
Issued: October 2002 Diameter: 34mm Weight: 22g Market Value: -
The obverse depicts three towers rising above the three feathers of San Marino

The reverse features a newborn baby curled up fast asleep on a rosebud enveloped in a globe with the inscribed text "Welcome Euro"

2003 coinage

Nostradamus[1]
Designer: Uliana Pernazza Mint: -
Value: 2 scudi Alloy: Au Quantity: 7,500 Quality: Proof
Issued: November 2003 Diameter: 21mm Weight: 6.4516g Market Value: -
The obverse depicts the coat of arms of the Republic of San Marino

The reverse features the profile of Nostradamus

 
The Scrovegni chapel[1]
Designer: R. Mauri Mint: -
Value: €20 Alloy: Au Quantity: 7,300 Quality: Proof
Issued: 07/11/2003 Diameter: 31mm Weight: 6.451g Market Value: -
The obverse depicts the three feathers a symbol of San Marino surmounted by the crown

The reverse features an image of Giotto's “Presentation of Jesus at the Temple”

 
The Scrovegni chapel[1]
Designer: R. Mauri Mint: -
Value: €50 Alloy: Au Quantity: 7,300 Quality: Proof
Issued: 07/11/2003 Diameter: 28mm Weight: 16.129g Market Value: -
The obverse depicts the three feathers a symbol of San Marino surmounted by the crown

The reverse features an image of Giotto's “The Pentecost”

 
Olympics[1]
Designer: Colaneri Mint: -
Value: €5 Alloy: Ag Quantity: 37,766 Quality: Proof
Issued: August 2003 Diameter: 32mm Weight: 18g Market Value: -
The obverse depicts an interpretation of the coat of arms in a style that represents the Olympics symbols

The reverse features the classic games - the Stadion - footrace - disk throwing - throwing the javelin - chariots racing & boxing

 
Olympics[1]
Designer: Colaneri Mint: -
Value: €10 Alloy: Ag Quantity: 37,766 Quality: Proof
Issued: August 2003 Diameter: 34mm Weight: 22g Market Value: -
The obverse depicts an interpretation of the coat of arms in a style that represents the Olympics symbols

The reverse features the modern disciplines - fencing - water polo & gymnastics

2004 coinage

Gothic brooch[1]
Designer: U. Pernazza Mint: -
Value: 2 scudi Alloy: Au Quantity: 6,500 Quality: Proof
Issued: November 2004 Diameter: 21mm Weight: 6.4516g Market Value: -
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The reverse features an image of one of the two paired eagles that represented an opulent ornament of Germanic innovation

 
750th anniversary of the birth of Marco Polo[1]
Designer: M.C. Colaneri Mint: -
Value: €20 Alloy: Au Quantity: 6,000 Quality: Proof
Issued: November 2004 Diameter: 21mm Weight: 6.451g Market Value: -
The obverse depicts the three San Marino feathers in the foreground with the continents visited in his travels by the Messere in the background

The reverse features the arrival of Marco Polo and his presentation to the Grand Khan who gives him administrative duties

 
750th anniversary of the birth of Marco Polo[1]
Designer: M.C. Colaneri Mint: -
Value: €50 Alloy: Au Quantity: 6,000 Quality: Proof
Issued: November 2004 Diameter: 28mm Weight: 16.129g Market Value: -
The obverse depicts the three San Marino feathers in the foreground with the continents visited in his travels by the Messere in the background

The reverse features Marco Polo with a miniature representing his departure from Venice

 
World championship football tournament[1]
Designer: L. De Simoni Mint: -
Value: €5 Alloy: Ag Quantity: 30,000 Quality: Proof
Issued: June 2004 Diameter: 32mm Weight: 18g Market Value: -
The obverse depicts three towers surmounted by the three plumes of San Marino

The reverse features two players in action on a stylized soccer field

 
World championship football tournament[1]
Designer: L. De Simoni Mint: -
Value: €10 Alloy: Ag Quantity: 30,000 Quality: Proof
Issued: June 2004 Diameter: 34mm Weight: 22g Market Value: -
The obverse depicts three towers surmounted by the three plumes of San Marino

The reverse features two players in action on a stylized soccer field

2005 coinage

Rotary international[1]
Designer: Claudia Momoni Mint: -
Value: 2 scudi Alloy: Au Quantity: 5,500 Quality: Proof
Issued: November 2005 Diameter: 21mm Weight: 6.4516g Market Value: -
The obverse depicts the coat of arms of the Republic of San Marino

The reverse features a rotar

 
International Day of Peace[1]
Designer: M.L. Colaneri Mint: -
Value: €20 Alloy: Au Quantity: 5,300 Quality: Proof
Issued: November 2005 Diameter: 21mm Weight: 6.451g Market Value: -
The obverse depicts a dove and banner with 3 pumes The obverse depicts three races the European race to indicate the man - the Asiatic race to indicate the woman and the American race to indicate the child
 
International Day of Peace[1]
Designer: M.L. Colaneri Mint: -
Value: €50 Alloy: Au Quantity: 5,300 Quality: Proof
Issued: November 2005 Diameter: 28mm Weight: 16.129g Market Value: -
The obverse depicts a dove and banner with 3 pumes The obverse depicts the 5 continents united for Peace
 
Torino 2006[1]
Designer: Roberto Mauri Mint: -
Value: €5 Alloy: Ag Quantity: 26,800 Quality: Proof
Issued: July 2005 Diameter: 32mm Weight: 18g Market Value: -
The obverse depicts three feathers on three stylized towers surrounded by snowflakes

The reverse features a snowman on skis and a large snowflake

 
Uniformed Militia[1]
Designer: Roberto Mauri Mint: -
Value: €10 Alloy: Ag Quantity: 22,000 Quality: Proof
Issued: June 2005 Diameter: 34mm Weight: 22g Market Value: -
The obverse depicts the military coat of arms of the San Marino Forces

The reverse features the Standard-bearer

Notes

References

  1. "Azienda Autonoma Di Stato Filatelica E Numismatica". 
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