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2 Euro (Christopher Columbus) – San Marino

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 500th Anniversary of the Death of Christopher Columbus

San Marino

Context

Year: 2006

Issuer: San Marino

Period:

Republic

(since 301)

Currency:

Euro

(since 2002)

Total mintage: 120,000

Material

Diameter: 25.75 mm

Weight: 8.5 g

Thickness: 2.2 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Bimetallic (Nickel brass center, Copper-nickel ring)

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #478

Numista: #5077

Value

Exchange value: 2 EUR = $2.36

Obverse

Description:

The coin depicts Christopher Columbus with three caravels, the inscription 'SAN MARINO', a wind rose, and the mint mark 'R'. The dates '1506 — 2006' appear on a scroll below. The outer ring features the 12 stars of the European Union.

Inscription:

SAN MARINO

R

LDS

1506 2006

Script: Latin

Engraver: Luciana De Simoni

Reverse

Description:

A map shows Europe borderless beside its face value.

Inscription:

2 EURO

LL

Script: Latin

Engraver: Luc Luycx

Edge

Legend:

2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 *

Mints

Name	Mark
Rome	R

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2006	R	120,000	BU

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