3184) Peregrine Falcon, San Marino: "One-ounce Silver Bullion Coin Series": 5 Euro Silver Bullion Coins issued by the Philatelic and Numismatic Division of San Marino, minted by the Austrian Mint at their facilities in Vienna on behalf of the State Treasury - Banca Centrale della Repubblica di San Marino: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024:
The Header/Banner showcases the Obverse and Reverse of the 5 Euro Silver Coin against a background representation of a peregrine falcon in flight.
The Philatelic and Numismatics Division of San Marino has begun a new bullion-related product of one-ounce silver coins as the smallest republic in Europe seeks to enter the numismatic bullion market.
As the third smallest country in Europe after Vatican City and Monaco, the fifth-smallest country in the world has developed an impressive catalogue of collector and circulation coins since their first national coinage was produced and released in 1864.
As part of an agreement between Italy and San Marino, Sammarinese coinage was produced in denominations and specifications as Italian coinage and was denominated as the Sammarinese lire.
Both currencies were interchangeable at an equal value and as denominations in Italy were removed from circulation and new values added, these coins were also replicated in San Marino.
With the entry of Italy into the Eurozone in 2002, Coins of San Marino were also denominated in Euros, although the country is not a member-state of the Eurozone.
The Peregrine Falcon:
The choice to dedicate the first coin in this new annual series to the peregrine falcon is to be found in the elegance of these native birds of prey that nest in niches in the cliffs near San Marino’s First Tower on the summit of Mount Titano.
The Coins:
The silver coins have been minted by the Austrian Mint at their facilities in Vienna on behalf of the State Treasury — Banca Centrale della Repubblica di San Marino.
The Reverse of the 5 Euro Silver Bullion Coin is designed by Anna Schlindner, who has depicted a peregrine falcon in flight. The inscription "PEREGRINE FALCON" is shown along the upper left periphery with the additional text "SAN MARINO" and the year "2024" placed along the upper periphery.
The coins’ specifications and denomination "1 OZ · Ag 999 · 5 EURO" are shown along the lower periphery.
The Obverse of the 5 Euro Silver Bullion Coin depicts the image of the official coat of arms of the Republic of San Marino, designed by Antonella Napolione.
The crest, which illustrates three towers topped with feathers on a mountain within a crowned shield, is believed to have been first used in the 14th century and is featured on the national flag. The text "REPUBBLICA DI SAN MARINO" encircles the crest.
The specifications of the Silver Bullion Coin are:
Country of issue: San Marino; Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024; Coin Series Theme: Silver Bullion Coin Series"; Coin Theme: "Peregrine Falcon"; Denomination: 5.00 Euro; Metal Composition: .999 Fineness Silver (Ag); Weight: 31.1 grams or 1.00 Oz; Diameter/Size: 37.00 mm; Coin Quality: Bullion (B); Mintage: 15,000 pieces; Designer: Anna Schlindner.
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