San Marino, officially known as the Republic of San Marino, is a landlocked microstate located in Southern Europe, surrounded by Italy. It is one of the oldest republics in the world, with a history dating back to the 4th century AD. The currency of San Marino was the Sammarinese lira, which was in circulation from 1864 to 2002, before adopting the euro as its official currency in 2002, in line with the monetary policy of the European Union. San Marino is known for its beautiful medieval architecture, stunning mountain landscapes, and rich cultural heritage. It is a popular tourist destination and is famous for its postage stamps and its unique status as an independent and sovereign state within Italy. Wikidata: Q238
500 Lire (The Republic and the World)
1990 Circulating commemorative coin: 1600th Anniversary of San Marino
Bimetallic: bronzital centre in acmonital ring • 6.8 g • ⌀ 25.8 mm
KM# 256,
N# 7839
500 Lire (Hospitable Land)
1991 Circulating commemorative coin: Terra Ospitale 1944
Bimetallic: bronzital centre in acmonital ring • 6.8 g • ⌀ 25.8 mm
KM# 269,
N# 6354
500 Lire (1992 Olympics)
1992 Non-circulating coin: 1992 Summer Olympics, Barcelona
Silver (.835) • 11 g • ⌀ 29 mm
KM# 276,
N# 36666
500 Lire (Columbus)
1992 Circulating commemorative coin: 500th Anniversary of Colombus' Discovery of America – 500 years since the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus
Bimetallic: aluminium bronze centre in stainless steel ring • 6.8 g • ⌀ 25.8 mm
KM# 286,
N# 6507
500 Lire
1993 Circulating commemorative coin
Bimetallic: aluminium bronze centre in stainless steel ring • 6.8 g • ⌀ 25.8 mm
KM# 301,
N# 6668
500 Lire (Donna Felicissima)
1994 Circulating commemorative coin: Life and Legend of Holy Marinus of Dalmatia
Bimetallic: aluminium bronze centre in stainless steel ring • 6.8 g • ⌀ 25.8 mm
KM# 314,
N# 2985
500 Lire (FAO)
1995 Circulating commemorative coin: Civil Duties for the 3rd Millennium – 50th Anniversary of F.A.O.
Bimetallic: aluminium bronze centre in stainless steel ring • 6.8 g • ⌀ 25.8 mm
KM# 330,
N# 6610
The Numista referee for coins of this issuer is The Judge.