2 Euro coin 2006 San Marin – Christopher Columbus
UNC 2 euros coin in coin card.
Diameter – 25.75mm
Thickness – 2.2mm
Weight – 8.5gr 75%
copper – 25% nickel clad on nickel core
Mintage: 120 000 pieces
Date of issue: 2006
Description
500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’ death
The coin shows Christopher Columbus and three caravels. The inscription ‘SAN MARINO’ appears above his portrait, and a wind rose and the mint mark ‘R’ to the right. The dates ‘1506 — 2006’ are shown on a scroll below his portrait. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
