1947) 150th Anniversary of Institution of Rome as the Capital of Italy (1871-2021): A 2 Euro Bi-metallic Coin issued by the "Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato" (IPZS) celebrating the milestone: Year of Coin Release: 2021:

1947) 150th Anniversary of Institution of Rome as the Capital of Italy (1871-2021):  A 2 Euro Bi-metallic Coin issued by the "Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato" (IPZS) celebrating the milestone: Year of Coin Release: 2021:

This is one of the Celebratory Coins of the Numismatic Collection 2021, issued by the Ministry of Economy and Finance and minted by the State Mint. 

The collection consists of 15 subjects inspired by history, art, sport, science, nature and Italian food and wine excellences. 

Below are the subjects of the new Collection, 15 works which showcase Italian history:

150th Anniversary of the institution of Rome as the Capital of Italy – 2 Euros

World Alpine Ski Cortina – 5 Euros

Italian Excellences Nutella Series – 5 Euros (white, red and green)

Emperors series – Constantine – 10 Euros

Prominent writers - Grace Deledda

Italian Artists Series – Ennio Morricone – 2 Bimetallic and Silver variants (5 Euros)

Health Professions – 2 Euros

Food and Wine Series – Emilia-Romagna, tortellino and lambrusco – 5 Euros

Food and Wine Series – Sicily, cannolo and passito – 5 Euros

700th Anniversary of the death of Dante Alighieri – Inferno – 2 Gold and Silver variants (20 and 5 Euros)

450th Anniversary of the Birth of Caravaggio – 2 gold and silver versions (20 and 5 Euros)

150th Anniversary of the invention of the telephone – Antonio Meucci – 5 Euros

Endangered Animals Series - Polar Bear – 5 Euros

Iconic Coin Series - Lira – 2 versions (20 and 50 Euros)

100th Italian Basketball Federation – 10 Euros

The themes, sketches and artistic techniques of the 2021 Collection have been chosen, as every year, by a Commission composed of representatives of the Ministry, the Mint and Masters of Art.

The Commemorative Circulation Coin:

On the Reverse of the 2 Euro Bimetallic Coin is seen a detail of "Dea Roma", (a sculpture by Angelo Zanelli) inserted in the center of the "Altare della Patria," (a large votive altar) dedicated to the Italian nation set in the Vittoriano Complex in Rome. 

Above is seen the legend “ROMA CAPITALE”. On the right, are the dates “•1871•2021•”, (the year of the proclamation of Rome as the Capital of Italy and that of the coin’s issue respectively).

At left is inscribed, “RI”, (acronym of the Italian Republic), and “R”, (mintmark of the Mint of Rome).

 In exergue, “UP”, (initials of the designer Uliana Pernazza).  The twelve stars of the European Union are also seen on this face.

On the Obverse of the 2 Euro Bimetallic Coin is depicted a geographical map of Western Europe spanning to the outer ring and inner core on the right side of the coin. 

The inscription "2 EURO" is superimposed over the map of Europe, with the numeral “2” located in an open field representing the Eastern Atlantic Ocean.

12 stars are located on the right side of the outer ring, with six stars atop the map of Europe and six stars below it; six vertical stripes cut across the inner core of the coin, visually connecting the upper and lower star segments.

The specifications of this Coin are:

Country of issue: Italy; Coin Series Theme: "150th Anniversary of the institution of Rome as the Capital of Italy"; Year: 2021; Denomination/Face Value: € 2.00 (Two Euros); Metal Composition: Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel center in copper-nickel ring; Weight: 8.50 grams; Diameter/Size: 25.75 mm; Coin Quality: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU); Thickness: 2.2 mm; Shape: Round; Mintage: 12,000 pieces; Minted by: "Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato" (IPZS); Coin Type: Circulating Commemorative Coin; Designer: Uliana Pernazza; Engraver: Luc Luycx; Edge Lettering: Finely ribbed with edge lettering: six times the sequence "2 *" alternately upright and inverted ( 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 *).

For some other interesting posts from Italy/The Vatican, please visit the following links:

1) Historic Sassi (meaning "The Stones of Matera"): (I Sassi di Matera Basilicata): "Italy of the Arts Series": (Serie Italia della Arti): A 10 Euro Proof Silver Coin issued by the "Istituto Poligrafico Zecca Della Stato" (IPZS) on 19.09.2017 

2) 80th Anniversary of the Founding of the Vatican City State (1929-2009): A Vatican Euro Coin Set depicting Pope Benedict XVI on the Obverse, issued by Vatican City Mint in 2009

3) Amatrice: "Art Treasures of Amartice", Italy: A 5 Euro Bimetallic Commemorative Coin issued by Istituto Poligrafico Zecca della Stato (IPZS) on 06.08.2018

4) 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)

5) Vespa, Italy: "Italian Excellence Collector Coin Series": A 5 Euro Silver Coin in three selectively coloured variants brought out by "Istituto Poligrafico Zecca della Stato (IPZS) on 12.04.2019

6) Israel-Vatican Joint Issue: Celebrating 25 Years of diplomatic relations between Israel & the Holy See: A Commemorative Stamp issued jointly by Israel Philatelic Service & the Holy See Numismatic Service/Vatican Post: Stamp issue date: 10.09.2019

7) Michelangelo's "Pieta", Vatican City: New Copper Coin Series titled "Art and Faithy": A 10 Euro Copper Coin minted by the "Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca Dello Stato" (IPZS) on behalf of the "Ufficio Filatelico e Numismatico Governatorato della Cotta del Vaticano": Coin issue date: 05.03.2020

8) Ancient Postal Routes, Vatican City State: EUROPA 2020 Theme: Two stamps of 1.10 Euro and 1.15 Euro issued by the Ufficio filatelico e Numismatico -Governatorato, Vaticano featuring Ancient Postal Routes emanating from the Vatican City State during the 6th & 11th Centuries AD

9) The mystery of the Gold Medal which has not been minted by the Vatican, as confirmed by the Vatican Philatelic & Numismatic Division

10) "Italia and Germania", Germania: Third Coin in the "Allegories Coin Series" minted by the Germania Mint: Year of Coin issue: 2020

11) Galileo di Vincenzo Bonaiuti de" Galilei (15.04.1564-08.01.1642), Italy, USA: "Icons of Inspiration Coin Series": First Coin in the Gold and Silver Bullion Coin Series brought out by APMEX, USA: Year of Coin issue: 2021

12) Vatican City: "The Apolostic Constitutions of the Second Vatican Council" titled "Gaudium et Spes": Fourth Gold 100 Euro Coin minted by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato" (IPZS) in Rome: Year of Coin issue: 2021

13) Emilia-Romagna-Lambrusco and Tortellini, Italy: A 5 Euro Cupro-nickel Coin from the "Italian Food and Wine Culture Series" - minted by Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato (IPZS): Year of Coin issue: 2021

14) 150th Anniversary of Institution of Rome as the Capital of Italy (1871-2021): A 2 Euro Bi-metallic Coin issued by the "istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato" (IPZS) celebrating the milestone: Year of Coin Release: 2021