500 Lire (FAO) 1995 front 500 Lire (FAO) 1995 back
500 Lire (FAO) 1995 photo
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500 Lire FAO

1995 year
Bimetallic: aluminium bronze centre in stainless steel ring 6.8 g 25.8 mm
Description
Issuer
San Marino
Period
Republic (301-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1995
Value
500 Lire (500&nbspSML)
Currency
Lira (1864-2001)
Composition
Bimetallic: aluminium bronze centre in stainless steel ring
Weight
6.8 g
Diameter
25.8 mm
Thickness
2.0 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1 March 2002
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#6610
Rarity index
9%

Reverse

Kneeling child below stalk of wheat.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1945 - FAO - 1995
1995
L.500

Engraver: Ettore Lorenzo Frapiccini

Designer: Loredana Pancotto

Edge

Segmented reeding

Comment

The commitment to fight hunger on the 50th anniversary of FAO, with the olive tree and corn as symbols of the old and new world. In the background the coat of arms of Serravalle.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the beauty of San Marino's architecture and landscape. The coin's obverse side features a depiction of the Palazzo Pubblico, a historic government building in San Marino's capital city, surrounded by a picturesque landscape of rolling hills and mountains. The reverse side of the coin features the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) emblem, highlighting San Marino's commitment to supporting international efforts to promote food security and sustainable agriculture. Overall, this coin serves as a beautiful representation of San Marino's rich history, culture, and commitment to global causes.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1995 R 35000 - - - - - -

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