200 Lire Academy of "Guardia di Finanza"
1996 year| Bronzital | 5 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1946-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1996 |
| Value | 200 Lire (200 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Bronzital |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#721 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
In the field: in the upper part, the coat of arms of the Guardia di Finanza with above a banner with the agency motto. On the right of the arms the year 1896 and on the left the mint mark. In the lower part hat and sword from Cadet of the Academy and the year 1996. In center, separating the two elements another banner with the value.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CENTENARIO DELL'ACCADEMIA DELLA GUARDIA DI FINANZA
1896 1996 R
L.200
NEC RECISA RECEDIT
Translation:
Centenary of the Academy of the Financial Guard
Does not retreat, even when broken
Engraver: Eugenio Driutti
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Guardia di Finanza is an Italian law enforcement agency under the authority of the Minister of Economy and Finance. It is a militarized police force, forming a part of the Ministry of Economy and Finance. The Guardia di Finanza is essentially responsible for dealing with financial crime and smuggling."NEC RECISA RECEDIT" is the motto of the Guardia di Finanza.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Academy of "Guardia di Finanza" on one side, which is a prominent financial institution in Italy. The coin was minted in 1996 to commemorate the academy's 150th anniversary.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 R | 8000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Lire (Academy of "Guardia di Finanza") 1996 coin.
