5 Euros (Giacomo Puccini - Madam Butterfly) 2004 front 5 Euros (Giacomo Puccini - Madam Butterfly) 2004 back
5 Euros (Giacomo Puccini - Madam Butterfly) 2004 photo

5 Euros Giacomo Puccini - Madam Butterfly

2004 year
Silver (.925) 18 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
Italy
Period
Republic (1946-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2004
Value
5 Euros 5 EUR = USD 5.49
Currency
Euro (2002-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
18 g
Diameter
32 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#45332
Rarity index
77%

Reverse

Featured depiction of the character Madam Butterfly with elements of reference to Japanese culture. The value is divided at sides, with mintmark at left. Below the character a musical staff is divided in the middle by a stylized butterfly that divides also the date of the anniversary immediately below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MADAMA BUTTERFLY
5 EURO
R
1904 · 2004

Engraver: Luciana De Simoni

Edge

Milled

Comment

Sell in a mint box with 10 euro km# 241

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the famous opera "Madam Butterfly" by Giacomo Puccini. The coin's reverse side features a representation of the opera's protagonist, Cio-Cio-San, in a traditional Japanese kimono, while the obverse side features a portrait of Puccini himself. This coin was issued in 2004 as part of a series celebrating famous Italian opera composers, and its unique design makes it a standout among other coins in the series.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2004 R 8000 - - - - - -

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