Coin of the day, day 12: Italian Excellence
Olivetti Lettera 22 GREEN
Obverse
In the centre, a model of the Olivetti “Lettera 22” typewriter framed by a two-colour ribbon forming the name "LETTERA 22" with its typical original font. Around, the inscription "REPUBBLICA ITALIANA” (“ITALIAN REPUBLIC”); below, the name of the designer, "A. MASINI". Coin with coloured elements.
Reverse
The composition, ideally drawn by a pencil, shows the industrial design of the Olivetti "Lettera 22" typewriter, winner of the Compasso d'Oro Award. Above, the year of issue, "2020", followed by the "OLIVETTI" logo; on the left, “R” identifying the Mint of Rome; on the right, the value "5 / E - U - R - O" inside small discs standing for typewriter keys. Coin with coloured elements.
Read more about Olivetti typewriters on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olivetti_typewriters
Currency Information
METAL
Silver 925‰
MINTAGE
4.000
TYPOLOGY
Italian Euro Coins
DESIGNER
Annalisa Masini
YEAR OF ISSUE
2020
AVAILABILITY DATE
Apr 7, 2020
DENOMINATION
5,00 €
SIDE
Continuous coarse milled
FINISH
SU
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