San Marino 2 Euros, 2006
Christopher Columbus
Information
Country
San Marino
San Marino
Currency
Euro
(2002 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
2 Euros
Year
2006
Ruler
Republic
(301–9999)
Composition
Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
8.5
Diameter (mm)
25.75
Thickness (mm)
2.2
Description
2 Euros from San Marino. Issued in 2006. Struck in Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring. Measures 25.75 mm and weighs 8.5 g.
- Obverse
- 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 coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
- Reverse
- A map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.
- Edge
- Finely reeded with edge lettering: six times the sequence "2 *" or "* 2" alternately upright and inverted
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 R | 120K | € 87,00 | Folder BU |
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