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Monday 2 September 2019

1074) The "Zodiac Coin Series", San Marino: 2019 issues of the 5 Euro Numismatic Series dedicated to the 12 Zodiac Signs, features the next four Zodiacal signs - Gemini, Cancer, Leo and Virgo: Coin set issue date: 29.08.2019:

1074) The "Zodiac Coin Series", San Marino: 2019 issues of the 5 Euro Numismatic Series dedicated to the 12 Zodiac Signs, features the next four Zodiacal signs - Gemini, Cancer, Leo and Virgo: Coin set issue date: 29.08.2019:

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San Marino has brought out the second edition of the "Zodiac Coin Series" on 29.08.2019, featuring the following four  Zodiacal Constellations/Signs - Gemini, Cancer, Leo and Virgo, the first two Zodiac Signs - Aries and Taurus - having been included in the first edition of this popular Coin Series which commenced on 29.08.2018 and will go on till 2022.

The Reverse of the four Coins included in this four coin-set issued in 2019, features the Zodiac symbols of Gemini, Cancer, Leo and Virgo

The Coins:

The Obverse face of the 5 Euro Coins depicts the image of the Sun, surrounded by three feathers, symbolising the Republic of San Marino. On the outer periphery are depicted the 12 astrological signs/symbols.

On the inner centre circle is mentioned the country name - "REPUBLICA DI SAN MARINO" (meaning "Republic of San Marino"). On the innermost circle is shown the phases of the Sun from bright to shaded by the lunar eclipses and the spinning of the Earth resulting in day and night.

The name of the designer "A. MASINI" (short for Annalisa Masini is engraved below the Solar representation/design. Antonella Napolione has engraved the design.

The denominational value of each of these coins is 5 Euro and their mintage is 16,000 pieces each. The weight of each coin is 9.20 grams and the Diameter/Size is 27.50 mm.

The Reverse of the 5 Euro Coin depicts the Gemini twins. Gemini is an "air sign" and the third Constellation of the Zodiac.

On the upper half of the Coin is mentioned "GEMINI" and the year of issue "2019", while on the lower periphery is mentioned the denomination of this coin - "5 EURO".

The related symbol of the Sign of Gemini "II" is depicted 10 times around the outer periphery.

Some Gemini Traits:

Pearl is the birthstone of Gemini. Their favourite colours are light-green and yellow. Persons born under this Sun Sign reflect purity, honesty and loyalty. They are gentle, affectionate, curious, adaptable and have the ability to learn quickly and exchange ideas. They like music, books, magazines and chatting with nearly everyone. They hate being alone, confined and repetitive and routine actions/surroundings.

They are expressive, quick-witted, sociable, communicative and experiencing everything. They make excellent writers, artists, trading and team sports.

The Reverse of the 5 Euro Coin depicts the Crab (Cancer). Cancer is a water sign and the fourth constellation of the Zodiac.

On the upper half of the Coin is mentioned "CANCER" and the year of issue "2019", while on the lower periphery is mentioned the denomination of this coin - "5 EURO".

The related symbol of the  Sign of Cancer, representing a Crab, is depicted 10 times around the outer periphery.

Some Cancer Traits:

Ruby is the birthstone of Cancer, which is related to the heart energy centre. Their favourite colours is  white. Persons born under this Sun Sign are tenacious, moody, highly imaginative, loyal, emotional, sympathetic, persuasive and like Art, home-based hobbies, helping friends. They are very emotional and sensitive and care deeply about matters of the family and home. They are guided by emotion and their heart and have a hard time blending into the world around them. Lack of patience or being loved upsets them. They are quick to help others, avoid conflicts. They are most happy at home, surrounded by family, harmony & the comfort of home.



The Reverse of the 5 Euro Coin depicts Leo - The Lion. Leo is a "fire sign" and the fifth constellation in the Zodiac.

On the upper half of the Coin is mentioned "LEO" and the year of issue "2019", while on the lower periphery is mentioned the denomination of the Coin - "5 EURO".

The related symbol of the Coin representing Leo is mentioned ten times on the outer periphery.

Some Leo Traits:

Their birthstone is Peridot, which protects them from evil influences. It is considered to be a crystal of visionaries, because it is believed to bring many insights into the physical and more spiritual meaning of life. Their favourite colours are gold, yellow and orange. They are creative, passionate, generous, warm-hearted, cheerful, humorous. 

They like taking holidays, being the centre of attraction, expensive things, bright colours and hate being ignored, and not being treated like a King or Queen. They are natural born leaders, dramatic, creative, self-confident, dominant and extremely difficult to resist. They are able to achieve anything they want to in life. They are generous and loyal.

The Reverse of the 5 Euro Coin depicts the Zodiac Sign of Virgo, showing her with grape leaves in her hair. This  is an Earth sign and the sixth constellation of the Zodiac.

On the upper half of the Coin is mentioned in the left half "VIRGO" and the year of issue is on the top periphery -"2019", while on the lower periphery is mentioned the denomination of the coin "5 EURO".

The related symbol of the Coin representing Virgo is depicted ten times on the outer periphery.

Some Virgo traits:

The birthstone of Virgo is Sapphire, which improves mental clarity and brings better perception.  Their favourite colours are grey, beige and pale-yellow. Persons born under this Sun-Sign are loyal, analytical, kind, hardworking and practical. They like animals, healthy food, books, nature and cleanliness and are naturally shy and overly critical of self and others. Their methodical approach to life makes it impossible to leave anything to chance.

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