5 Euro – San Marino
Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: Wild orchids
San Marino
Context
Material
References
Numista: #468671
Value
Exchange value: 5 EUR = $5.91
Bullion value: $46.67
Obverse
Description:
Saint-Marin : ses tours fleuries d'orchidées.
Inscription:
REPUBBLICA DI SAN MARINO
LIBERTAS
INC. V.D.S.
LIBERTAS
INC. V.D.S.
Script: Latin
Engraver: Valerio De Seta
Designer: Chiara Principe
Reverse
Description:
The reverse shows the Ophrys bertolonii, a distinctive local orchid nicknamed 'The little bird in the mirror' for its petals' resemblance to a bird reflected in water, illustrating its remarkable co-evolution with insects.
Inscription:
5 EURO
R 2025 CP
ORCHIDEE
R 2025 CP
ORCHIDEE
Script: Latin
Engraver: Valerio De Seta
Designer: Chiara Principe
Edge
Thick continuous reeding.
💎 Very Rare