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L'Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato

5 Euro – Italy

Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: Work in Europe
Italy
Context
Year: 2003
Issuer: Italy Issuer flag
Period:
(since 1946)
Currency:
(since 2002)
Total mintage: 62,000
Material
Diameter: 32 mm
Weight: 18 g
Silver weight: 16.65 g
Shape: Round
Composition: 92.5% Silver
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
Obverse
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Reverse
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References
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Numista: #45323
Value
Exchange value: 5 EUR = $5.91
Bullion value: $47.28
Inflation-adjusted value: 7.63 EUR

Obverse

Description:
Centered is Le Corbusier's "Modulor" anthropometric scale, with a DNA double helix to its right, both within a rectangle. Schematic modern technology flanks the sides. The date and "RI" monogram are at the right, with the author's name below the Modulor.
Inscription:
R

2003

RI (= REPUBBLICA ITALIANA)

mauri
Translation:
R

2003

Italian Republic

Moor
Script: Latin
Language: Italian
Engraver: Roberto Mauri

Reverse

Description:
A 2nd-century bas-relief of human labor is centered, separating the value above and below. Twelve stars (six above, six below) align along the rim.
Inscription:
5

euro
Script: Latin
Engraver: Roberto Mauri

Edge

Reeded

Mints

NameMark
RomeR

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
2003R50,000BU
2003R12,000Proof
Somewhat Rare