4383) "Flora and Fauna", Italian Republic (Repubblica Italiana): 75 Eurocents (Gold) and 25 Euro-Cents and 1.50 Euro (Silver) Bullion Coins issued by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato (IPZS): Date/Year of Coins issue: 11/17.02.2026:
The Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato (IPZS), Italian Republic (Repubblica Italiana), Italy. has issued 75 Euro-cents (Gold) and 25 Euro-Cents and 1.50 Euro (Silver) Bullion Coins featuring Flora and Fauna of the country.
This is the second set of Gold and Silver Bullion Coins featuring designs of native Italian flora.
The Header/Banner presents a bouquet of Lillies is depicted in the centre on the Reverse of the Gold and Silver Bullion Coins against a background representation of Lillies growing in their natural surroundings.
Begun in 2025, with a view to enter the lucrative
and competitive bullion market, the first coins were minted as silver one-ounce
pieces with a nominal face value of 25 Euro-cents.
Following on their
successful sales numbers came the first 1/10th ounce gold bullion coins released later in the year.
This year’s
design focusses on the Lilium species of flower.
The "Lilium candidum", (otherwise
known as the "Madonna lily") is widely considered as the national flower of Italy.
Other native species found in the wild include "Lilium martagon", found in the
Dolomites and Alps and "Lilium carniolicum" which is found in Veneto and
Friuli-Venezia Giulia.
The Bullion Coins:
The Reverse of the Gold and Silver Bullion Coins presents a design which is shared on both the Coin Variants is designed by Monica Ciucci.
The design depicts a front-facing image an
allegorical female personifying Italian flora, with her head crowned with
flowers olive branches, and oak personifying typical Italian flora.
To the left
and right of the female image are stylised branches of olive and oak along with
the denomination of "0,75 EURO" placed near the lower left and the specifications
of the coin "1/10 oz Au 999.9 (gold) or 1 oz Ag 999 (silver)" shown along the
lower right periphery.
The text "FLORA" is placed along the upper left periphery.
Along the
lower periphery is the name of the designer, "M. CIUCCI".
The Obverse of the Gold and Silver Bullion Coins designed by
Sylvia Ciucci features a bouquet of Lilies depicted in the centre, with the
scientific name "LILIUM" shown in scripted text at the bottom right.
Near the
upper left of the bouquet is the year of issue, "2026" along with the mintmark "R" (denoting the Mint of Rome).
Around the outer periphery and encircling the primary design is
the inscription "REPUBBLICA ITALIANA" (meaning the "Italian Republic").
Below the design along the lower periphery is a
decorative diamond and the name of the designer "S. CIUCCI".
The specifications of the Bullion Coin variants are:
Denomination Metal Weight Diameter Quality Maximum
Mintage
25 Euro-cents .999
Silver 31.1 g. 38.6 mm. Bullion 4000 pieces
25 Euro-cents .999
Silver 31.1 g. 38.6 mm. Bullion *13,000 pieces
1.50 Euro.999
Silver 310.4 g. 60 mm. Bullion 999 pieces
75 Euro-Cents 999.9
Gold 3.11 g. 16 mm. Bullion 2000 pieces
- Available from the 11th February, the silver coins are
encapsulated and presented in a heavy-gauge card case with magnetic closure.
- The specifications are printed on the outer side.
*A consignment of the coins
are also available in numbered card tubes from 000 / 650 containing twenty
pieces and accompanied with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA).
- The Gold Bullion Coin which is sealed in a coin-card security format including specifications,
graphic illustrations and a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) will be available from
the 17th March.
- A 10 ounce Silver Coin is also available from the 17th March
and is presented in a custom case accompanied with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA).
Links to posts on the XXV Olympic Winter Games on this blog:
1) "XXV Olympic Winter Games (06 to 22.02.2026) being held in Milano-Cortina, Italy", Estonia: Omniva - Eesti Post (Estonian Post) has issued a postage stamp of 3.90 Euro depicting the Games: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 23.01.2026
2) XXV Olympic Winter Games (06 to 22.02.2026) being held in Milano-Cortina, Italy, Estonia: Eesti Oank (Estonian Central Bank) has issued 15 Euro Silver Proof Coins Highlighting the Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games: Date/Year of Coin issue: 23.01.2026
For some other interesting posts from Italy/The Vatican, please visit the following links:
The Fountains of Italy Coin Series:
Other Links:
35) St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican (San Pietro in Vaticano), Republic of Palau: "Tiffany Art Metropolis Coin Series - San Pietro": Coin Invest Trust (CIT) has coordinated the issue of $500 (Gold) and $25 (Silver Coins minted by B.H. Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH at their facilities in Munich: Year of Coin issue: 2022
36) "The Twelve Apostles", Vatican City: The Twelve Apostles Coin Series: The first Silver Coins of 5- and 10-Euro minted by the "Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca Dello Stato" (IPZS) on behalf of "Coommercializzazione Filatelica e Numismatica" (CFN) feature St. Peter & St. Andrew: Date of Coins issued: 10.11.2022
37) "Towards the Holy Year 2025", Vatican City: A 200 Euro Gold Coin issued by the Commercializzazone Filatelica e Numismatica (CFN) to commemorate the three-year programme (2022-2023-2024) culminting in 2025: Date/Year of Coin issue: 19.12.2022
38) "Bergamo and Brescia", Italy: Five Euro Commemorative Copper Coins issued by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Italiano (IPZS) showcases the designated Italian Cultural Capital Cities: Date/Year of Coin issue: 20.02.2023
39) Luigi Vanvitelli (12.05.1700-01.03.1773), Architect and Painter, Italy: 250th Anniversary of his passing away: Five Euro (Silver) and Twenty Euro (Gold) Coins issued by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Italiano (IPZS) commemorate this celebrated Baroque Era Architect: Date/Year of Coin issue: 21.02.2023
40) "The Lateran Pacts between the Italian State and the Holy See", Vatican City State: 90th Anniversary Celebrations (1929-2019): The Ufficio Filetelco E. Numismatico (Office of the Philatelic and Numismatic Bureau of the Vatican) has issued an embroidered postage stamp of 8.40 Euro depicting the Coat of Arms of the Vatican City State: Date/Year of Stamp issue: 2019 (Reissued on 12.12.2022)
41) Environmental Protection as enshrined in the Italian Constitution, Italy: A Square-shaped bi-metallic Silver and Copper 5 Euro Coin brought out by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Italiano (IPZS) highlights environmental protection in the Italian constitution: Date of Coin issue: 27.04.2023
42) "The Resurrection of Christ" ("CHRISTVS RESVRREXIT"), Vatican City State: Rectangular-shaped Silver Proof and Colour Coins feature Renaissance painter Pietro Vannucci's (also known as "Perugino") masterpiece, presently in the Apostolic Palace Library: Date/Year of Coin issue: 04/2023
43) The Second Vatican Council - Nostra Aetate (In Our Time), Vatican City State: A 100 Euro Gold Coin minted by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Italiano (IPZS) at their facilities in Rome on behalf of the Treasury Department of the Vatican City State: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2023
44) The history of the Olympics in Italy - TRiTTICO Cortina 1956, Rome 1960, Turin 2006, Republic of Italy (Repubblica Italiana): Three 20 Euro Gold Coins issued by the Istututo Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Italiano (IPZS) celebrate the selection of 2026 Winter Olympics in the City of Cortino Italy: Date/Year of Coin issue: 07.09.2023
45) A Euro Coin Set - 2018, Vatican City State: An eight (8) Coin Set issued by the Commercializzazione Filatelica e Numismatica on Euro Coins: Coins minted by the IPZS Italy on behalf of the "Stato Della Citta Del Vaticano" (The Vatican City State") in 2018
46) Remembrance to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, Vatican City: Coins issued by Commercializzazione Filetelica e Numismatica on 10 Euro Silver Coins: Coins minted by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Italiano (IPZS) Italy on behalf of the "Stato Della Citta Del Vaticano" ("The Vatican City State"): Date of Coin issue: 26.10.2023
47) The Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Italiano (IPZS) at their facilities in Rome on behalf of the Treasury Department of the Vatican City State has issued the first of two commemorative 10 Euro coins which mark 2025 and the Holy Year Pilgrims of Hope: Date/Year of Coins issue: 12/2023
48) Pesaro, Italy: The Italian City designatied as the 2024 European Capital of Culture (ECOC):Date of Coin issue: 26.01,2024
49) Around the World Voyage of the Amerigo Vespucci, Italy's oldest Naval Vessel: A 5 Euro Silv er Proof & Colour Coin presents the voyage of the v essel: Date of Coin issue: 08.03.2024
50) St. Peter and the Rooster star on latest Vatican 20 Euro coin issued by the CFN (Commercialzzone Filatelica E Numasmatica - Vatican City: "Art and Faith Coin Series: Year of Coin issue: 2024;
51) Pope Francis Coin Card, Vatican City: A 1 Euro Base Metal Coin: The Commercializzazione Filatelica e Numismatica " (CFN) has issued a 1 Euro Copper Coin minted by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zella dello State (or State Mint and Polygraphic Institute - IPZS), Italy: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024
52) The Vatican Coin Set: The "Commercializzazione Filatelica e Numismatica" (CFN) has issued an eight (8) Copper-Nickel (CuNi) Coin Set minted by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato ("State Mint and Poligraphic Institute - IPZS"), Italy: Date/Year of Coin set issue: 2024
53) Concordat between the Holy See and the Republic of Poland, Poland: Rectangular Silver Proof Coins Mark the 100th Anniversary of the conclusion of the Concordat (1925-2025): Date/Year of Coin issue: 06.02.2025
54) Did You Know Series (103): Between One Pope and the Next - the Sede Vacante (meaning "Vacant Seat:) Coins are issued:
55) Cardinal Robert Prevost is Pope Leo XIV, the 267th Pope, United States of America (USA): A 1-oz Silver Election of Pope Leo XIV Round: Date/Year of Round issue: 08.05.2025
56) The Pontifical Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary of Pompeii and Pope Francis: Citta Del Vaticano (Vatican City): The IPZS, Italy (in English, it translates to State Printing Works and Mint) has minted a 50 Euro Gold Coin which features a kneeling Late Pope Francis on one face and The Shrine on the other:: Year of Coin issue: 2015
57) The Pontifical Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary of Pompeii and Pope Francis, CITTA DEL VATICANO (Vatican City): The Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato (IPZS), Italy (In English, it translates to State Printing Works and Mint) has minted a 20 Euro Gold Coin which features Late Pope Francis on one face and the Virgin Mary with a crown sitting on a throne and holding the baby Jesus Christ, with angels kneeling on the sides, on the other: Year of Coin issue: 2015
58) "Beloved Opera, Norma by Bellini, Republic of Italy (Repubblica Italiana): 5 Euro Silver Colour and Proof Rectangular Coins issued b y the IPZS" Date/Year of Coin issue: 24.06.2025
59) "Repubblic d'Italia") The "Italian Republic/Peninsula"), Cook Islands: A $10 (Ten Dollars) Silver Coin co-ordinated by Coin Invest Trust (CIT): Minted by B.H.Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt (GmbH) at their facilities in Munich: Year of Coin issue: 2025
60) "Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026", Republic of Italy: A 50 Euro Gold proof Coin features the official logo of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games: Date/Year of Coin issue: 27.08.2025
61) Did You Know Series (120): A Diver discovered the Biggest Treasure ever found in the Mediterranean Sea - consisting of about 30,000 to 50,000 Ancient Roman Coins some dating back as far as the 4th Century AD found off the coast of Azachena, located in Sardinia, Italy
62) National Intelligence Agencies, Republic of Italy (Repubblica Italiana): Centenary Anniversary (12925-2025): 5 Euro Coins issued by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Italiano (IPZS) to celebrate the milestone: Date/Year of Coins issue: 13.10.2025
63) "Election of New Pontiff", Vatican City: The Commercializzozione Filatelica e Numismatica, (which translates to Philatelic and Numismatic Marketing) has issued a Commemorative 2 Dollar Coin which marks the transition to a New Pope, minted by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Italiano - IPZS at their facilities in Rome on behalf of the Treasury Department of the Vatican City State: Date/Year of Coins issue: 04.02.2026
64) "Flora and Fauna", Italian Republic (Repubblica Italiana): 75 Eurocents (Gold) and 25 Euro-Cents and 1,50 Euro cents (Silver) Bullion Coins issued by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato (IPZS): Date/Year of Coins issue: 11/17.02.2026
Links to Posts on Marco Polo on this Blog:
1) Marco Polo, Explorer, Italy (1254-8/9.01.1324): A 10 Euro Silver Coin issued by Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca di Stato, the Italian State Mint (2018)
2) Marco Polo (1254-1324), Venetian Traveller, Italy: The royal Dutch Mint (RDM) has brought out this special Silver strike of a Gold florin: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024
Posts on the Ryder Cup on this Blog:
i) The 2014 Ryder Cup Commemorative Banknote: Commemorating the Ryder Cup, Europe with a 5 Pound Sterling Banknote issued by the Royal Bank of Scotland
ii) The 44th Ryder Cup held in Italy: 10 Euro Silver Coins with applied colour and concave centre brought out by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Italiano (IPZS) marks the conduct of the prestigious Ryder Cup in Italy for the first time: Date of Coin issue: 18.09.2023
Italian Excellence Coin Series:
