San Marino 2020 : 250th anniversary of the death of Giambattista Tiepolo

Issuing country: The Republic of San Marino

Subject of commemoration: 250th anniversary of the death of Giambattista Tiepolo

Description of the design: The left part of the coin features the bust of an angel, a detail from Tiepolo’s painting ‘Angel Succouring Hagar’, which hangs in the Scuola Grande di San Rocco, Venice, and the initials of the designer Claudia Momoni ‘C.M.’. Above is the inscription ‘TIEPOLO’ and the letter ‘R’ identifying the Mint of Rome; on the right are the dates 1770 and 2020 and the inscription ‘San Marino’.

The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Number of coins to be issued: 54 000

Date of issue: August-September 2020

Malta 2023 : The 550th anniversary of the birth of Nicolaus Copernicus

Issuing country: Malta

Subject of commemoration: The 550th anniversary of the birth of Nicolaus Copernicus

Description of the design: The design depicts a profile portrait of Copernicus, together with a stylized heliocentric representation of the universe as proposed by Copernicus. At the top left is the inscription ‘NICOLAUS COPERNICUS 1473 – 1543’ and at the bottom left is the name of the issuing country ‘MALTA’ followed by the year of issuance ‘2023’. Also at the bottom is the signature of the artist Daniela Fusco ‘FUSCO’.

The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Estimated number of coins to be issued: 95 500

Date of issue: June 2023

Estonia 2019 : The centenary of the University of Tartu

Issuing country: Estonia

Subject of commemoration: The centenary of the University of Tartu

Description of the design: The coin will mark the centenary of the University of Tartu as being established as the first Estonian language university. It was founded in 1632 by Swedish King Gustav II Adolf and is one of the oldest universities in northern and eastern Europe. In 1919 it became the first Estonian language university.

The design depicts a motif of the main building of the university. It also bears the inscriptions ‘RAHVUSÜLIKOOL 100’(National University 100) and ‘UNIVERSITAS TARTUENSIS’, the year ‘1632’, the issuing country ‘EESTI’ and the year of issuance ‘2019’.

The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Estimated number of coins to be issued: 1 000 000

Date of issue: November 2019

Andorra 2015 : 30th anniversary of the Coming of Age and Political Rights to the Men and Women turning 18 years old

Issuing country : Andorra

Subject of commemoration : 30th anniversary of the Coming of Age and Political Rights to the Men and Women turning 18 years old

Description of the design : The design shows a partial reproduction of a young person casting a vote. The ballot that the figure is holding reproduces the inscription ‘ANDORRA’. To the left of the figure there are the years that are being commemorated ‘1985’ and ‘2015’ (the latter is the year of issue of the coin as well). A shorter inscription of the commemoration surrounds the whole design ‘30è ANIVERSARI MAJORIA D’EDAT ALS 18 ANYS’ (30th anniversary Coming of Age at 18 years old).

The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Number of coins to be issued :

Date of mintage : December 2015

Latvia 2015 : The 30th anniversary of the EU flag

Issuing country : Latvia

Subject of commemoration : The 30th anniversary of the EU flag

Description of the design : The designs shows the EU flag as a symbol that unites people and cultures with shared visions and ideals for a better common future. Twelve stars that morph into human figures are embracing the birth of a new Europe. At the top right, in semi-circle, are the issuing country ‘LATVIJA’ and the years ‘1985-2015’. At the bottom right are the initials of the artist (Georgios Stamatopoulos).

The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Number of coins to be issued :

Date of issue : November 2015