San Marino

2009

Commemorative coin

European Year of Creativity and Innovation

Official Journal of the European Union

The inner part of the coin depicts objects representing scientific research: a book, a compass, a test tube and a flask. On the left are the three emblematic feathers of the Republic of San Marino. On the right are the year ‘2009’ and the mint mark ‘R’. Above is the legend ‘CREATIVITÀ INNOVAZIONE’. Below are the name of the issuing country ‘SAN MARINO’ and the artist’s initials ‘A.M.’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Additional information

The inner part of the coin shows a book with the spiral by the medieval Italian mathematician Leonardo Fibonacci, a compass, a test tube and a volumetric flask. On the left-hand side are the three ostrich feathers symbolising San Marino.

Edge lettering

Designer