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20 Lire The earth today
1999 year| Aluminium bronze | 3.6 g | 21.25 mm |
| Issuer | San Marino |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (301-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | 20 Lire (20 SML) |
| Currency | Lira (1864-2001) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 21.25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 March 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#13649 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 42% |
Reverse
Spherical earth as seen from moon. Date and value at right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1999
R L. 20
Y.ABDEL KALIK
Engraver: Claudia Momoni
Designer: Abd El Kalik Yhia
Edge
Plain
Comment
The earth today. It is a world now known in its entirety of which Man, thanks to technology, has discovered the rotation motions and the location in Space, and which from Space - the Moon that can be glimpsed in the lower part - now he can also observe it.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the Earth as seen from space, with a blue and white color scheme and a stylized representation of the planet's landmasses and oceans. The coin's design was created by the artist Maria Carmela Pennisi, and it was issued to commemorate the turn of the millennium and to promote awareness about the importance of preserving the Earth's environment.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 R | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Lire (The earth today) 1999 coin.
