20 Euros (2006 World Cup) 2006 front 20 Euros (2006 World Cup) 2006 back
20 Euros (2006 World Cup) 2006 photo
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20 Euros 2006 World Cup

2006 year
Gold (.900) 6.451 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Italy
Period
Republic (1946-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2006
Value
20 Euros 20 EUR = USD 22
Currency
Euro (2002-date)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
6.451 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#109571
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

A drummer of the procession of the historical football of the City of Florence in his original costume, with behind the fleur-de-lys (symbol of the City). Value and mintmark are at right of the drummer, while date is below; at left is another fleur-de-lys.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REPUBBLICA ITALIANA
20
euro
R
2006
CALCIO STORICO FIORENTINO

Translation:
Italian Republic
20
Euro
R
2006
Historical Football of Florence

Engraver: Roberto Mauri

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Initial mintage of 8000 coins reduced to 4350 (Decreto 10 Marzo 2008 GU 68 del 20 Marzo 2008)

Interesting fact

The 2006 World Cup €20 gold coin from Italy features a unique design that incorporates a soccer ball and the colosseum, symbolizing the connection between ancient Rome and the modern sport.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2006 R 4350 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Euros (2006 World Cup) 2006 coin.