World Year of Physics
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Description
2 Euro Commemorative Coin San Marino 2005 World Year of Physics San Marino issued this commemorative coin for the World Year of Physics in 2005. The international observance marked the centenary of Albert Einstein’s scientific miracle year, 1905, when he published several fundamental studies that profoundly shaped modern physics. The United Nations endorsed the worldwide commemoration, placing Einstein’s achievements at the centre of a broader reflection on the development and significance of physical science. The design features Galileo Galilei, explicitly presented as a symbol of “ancient physics.” His image creates a historical bridge between early investigations of nature and the modern discipline transformed by Einstein’s work. In this way, the coin links two important stages in the history of physics: Galileo’s pioneering scientific inquiry and the breakthroughs commemorated through the centenary celebration of 1905.
Mintage information
Mintage figures – 2 Euro Commemorative Coin San Marino 2005 World Year of Physics FDC/BU folder: 130,000 TOTAL MINTAGE: 130,000
Additional notes
Coin issued in a folding blister pack
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