5 Euros Orecchiette and Altamura bread, Italy

5 Euros Orecchiette and Altamura bread, Italy, 2022 obverse image5 Euros Orecchiette and Altamura bread, Italy, 2022 reverse image
5 Euros Orecchiette and Altamura bread coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Italy flagItaly
  • Years of Minting:
    2022
  • Period:
    Republic (1946-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Non-circulating coin
  • Edge:
    Milled.
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled, coloured
  • Mint:
    R Rome, Italy (476-date)
5 Euros Orecchiette and Altamura bread Reference Price

Reference Price

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The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

5 Euros Orecchiette and Altamura bread Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:


Composition of typical food and wine products of the Puglia region: bread from Altamura, orecchiette pasta, an olive branch and a glass of wine. Around and in the field, decorative elements inspired by fretwork motifs in Apulian Romanesque style drawn from the chair of SantElia housed in the Basilica of San Nicola, Bari. Above, the arch-shaped inscription SAPORI DITALIA; on the right, R, identifying the Mint of Rome; in exergue, the date 2022, the year of the coins issue, and the value 5 EURO. Coin with coloured elements.

Engraver:


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Designer:


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Obverse

Description:


The Trulli of Alberobello and a characteristic Apulian dry stone wall, both recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, are bordered on the right by an olive tree, symbol of the region of Puglia, on the left by the Pumo of Grottaglie, one of the most representative local craft products, and, below, by stylized waves with a dolphin, a recurring symbol on Taranto staters, ancient Apulian coins. On the right, the name of the designer "M. BONIFACIO", above, the inscription "PUGLIA", below, "REPUBBLICA ITALIANA".

Engraver:


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Designer:


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Edge

Description:


Milled.

5 Euros Orecchiette and Altamura bread Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


PUGLIA REPUBBLICA ITALIANA M. BONIFACIO

Reverse:


SAPORI D ITALIA R 2022 5 EURO

5 Euros Orecchiette and Altamura bread Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper-nickel

Size

5 Euros Orecchiette and Altamura bread sizes
  • Weight:10.3 g
  • Diameter:26.95 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Milled.
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