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Commemorative 2 euro coin of the Republic of San Marino, issued in 2017 in a circulation of 60,500 copies. Dedicated to the International Year of Sustainable Tourism. Minted in IPZS, Rome. Bimetallic, diameter 25.75 mm, weight 8.5 g.
Obverse
The center of the coin depicts a stylized composition - a world map or tourist symbols (airplane, suitcase, sights). Above - "ANNO INTERNAZIONALE DEL TURISMO SOSTENIBILE PER LO SVILUPPO", below - "San Marino 2017". Mark "R". On the outer ring - 12 five-pointed stars of the European Union.
Reverse
The reverse is the common side of the 2 euro coins of the second type, designed by Luc Luix (Royal Belgian Mint). Depicts a map of Europe as a single continent without internal borders - a symbol of European unity. On the left - a large denomination "2" and the inscription "EURO", on the right - a map with six thin horizontal lines in the background. On the outer ring - 12 stars of the European Union. The band - with fine ribbing, with the inscription "2 ★" repeated 6 times alternately upright and inverted.
Historical context
The International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development (IY2017) is a UN initiative, proclaimed in 2017 by resolution 70/193 of the General Assembly of 22 December 2015. The aim was to raise awareness of the role of tourism in sustainable development, in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2015-2030. Tourism is one of the largest and fastest growing sectors of the world economy: about 10% of global GDP, 1 in 10 jobs, $1 trillion in exports each year. However, it can also have negative consequences: environmental (environmental destruction), social (over-tourism), cultural (loss of authenticity). Sustainable tourism is a concept of tourism that minimizes negative impacts and maximizes positive ones: economic benefits for local communities, environmental protection, respect for cultural heritage, and tourist well-being. San Marino is a microstate that is heavily dependent on tourism (over 2 million visitors each year with a population of 33,000). Therefore, this coin is particularly relevant for the country.