San Marino · 2005 · 2 Euro
San Marino €2 World Year of Physics 2005 — Value and Rarity
Full sheet for San Marino's 2005 €2 commemorative World Year of Physics: estimated value, mintage and obverse description.
Description of the 2 Euro World Year of Physics 2005
The coin we will analyze in this article is the second of the collection related to the 2 Euro Commemorative coins of San Marino. Specifically, the 2 Euro San Marino 2005 was minted on October 14, 2005, on the occasion of the World Year of Physics.
Indeed, 2005 was declared by UNESCO as the World Year of Physics in conjunction with the centenary of the –annus mirabilis papers– that is, the year in which Albert Einstein published the three most important works: the theory of special relativity, the explanation of the photoelectric effect, and Brownian motion.
Author: Luciana de Simoni
Coin specifications
| Country | San Marino |
|---|---|
| Periodo | Unione Europea (dal 2002) |
| Coin type | Commemorative coin |
| Subject | World Year of Physics |
| Denomination | 2 euro |
| Year | 2005 |
| Edge | ‘2 ★ ★ 2 ★ ★ 2 ★ ★ 2 ★ ★ 2 ★ ★ 2 ★ ★' |
| Bordo | Finemente Rigato |
| Material | Bimetallica. Parte esterna: rame-nichel; parte interna tre strati: nichel-ottone, nichel, nichel-ottone. |
| Diameter | 25,75 mm |
| Forma | Rotonda |
| Allineamento | (0°) |
| Thickness | 2,20 mm |
| Weight | 8,5 g , interno 4,5g |
Mintage and rarity
| Year | Mint | Mintage | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Roma | 130.000 | 130.000 Fdc |
Market value
We now arrive at the value of this coin. Specifically, the Commemorative 2 Euro coin of San Marino, minted in 2005 on the occasion of the celebrations for the World Year of Physics, has a value of €90.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the 2005 San Marino World Year of Physics €2 worth?
Listed BU value: €95. Mintage: 130.000 Fdc.
What is the mintage of the 2005 World Year of Physics coin?
Catalog mintage: 130.000 Fdc.
Is the 2005 World Year of Physics €2 rare?
Catalog rarity R: premiums over face are more common, depending on condition and demand.
Who designed the 2005 World Year of Physics €2?
Designer: Luciana de Simoni.
Where was the 2005 World Year of Physics coin minted?
Mint listed on this page: Roma.
When was the World Year of Physics coin issued?
Issue date listed: 14 Ottobre 2005.
Where can I find all San Marinese commemoratives?
In the San Marino pillar catalog: /euro-coins/san-marino/2-euro-commemoratives/
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