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2 euro commemorative coin of the Republic of San Marino, issued in 2026 with a circulation of 54,000 copies. Dedicated to the 800th anniversary of the death of Saint Francis of Assisi. Minted at IPZS, Rome. Bimetallic, diameter 25.75 mm, weight 8.5 g.
Obverse
The center of the coin depicts a stylized portrait of Saint Francis of Assisi in Franciscan monastic habit with birds symbolizing his love for animals (according to legend, he preached to birds). At the top is "San Marino". At the bottom is "SAN FRANCESCO" and the dates "1226-2026". Mark "R". On the ring are the 12 stars of the EU.
Reverse
The reverse is the common side of the 2 euro coins of the second type, designed by Luc Luix (Royal Belgian Mint). It depicts a map of Europe as a single continent without internal borders - a symbol of European unity. On the left is a large denomination "2" and the inscription "EURO", on the right is a map with six thin horizontal lines. On the outer ring are the 12 stars of the European Union. The band is finely fluted, with the inscription "2 ★" repeated 6 times.
Historical context
Saint Francis of Assisi (San Francesco d'Assisi, real name Giovanni di Pietro Bernardone, 1181 or 1182 - October 3, 1226) is a Christian saint, founder of the Franciscan Order (Ordine dei Frati Minori, OFM), one of the most influential spiritual figures in Western Christianity. He was born in Assisi (Umbria) into a wealthy merchant family. In his youth, he was a zealous soldier and a secular man. In 1205, he experienced a spiritual conversion while praying before the crucifix in the church of San Damiano. He began a life of voluntary poverty, preaching repentance and love for the poor and all living creatures. In 1209 he founded the Franciscan Order with 12 followers. In 1212 he founded the Poor Clares order with Saint Clare of Assisi. He made a pilgrimage to the Holy Land in 1219, where he met Sultan al-Kamil. In 1224 he received the stigmata on Mount Alverna. He was canonized by Pope Gregory IX on July 16, 1228. Pope Pius XII declared him the patron saint of Italy in 1939.