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San Marino 's 2026 numismatic program has been officially announced and confirms
the issuance of two commemorative 2 euro coins dedicated to prominent figures in European history and culture.
However, the designs for both coins have not been officially released until today. The images I'm showing you are the official designs.
The two coins commemorate the 450th anniversary of the death of Titian and the 800th anniversary of the death of Francis of Assisi, two anniversaries of great cultural and symbolic significance.
450th anniversary of the death of Titian Vecellio (1576–2026)
The first coin in the program is dedicated to Titian (1490–1576), one of the great masters of the Italian Renaissance and a key figure in the evolution of European painting. Born in Pieve di Cadore and active primarily in Venice, Titian revolutionized the art of his time through his innovative use of color and light, decisively influencing subsequent generations.
Throughout his career he worked for important patrons, such as Emperor Charles V and Pope Paul III, and left behind masterpieces like The Assumption of the Virgin and Sacred and Profane Love. He died in Venice in 1576 during a plague epidemic, after more than six decades of artistic activity.
According to images obtained exclusively by Numismática Visual, the coin features an allegorical interpretation of Wisdom (Sapienza), inspired by the famous fresco cycle that Titian painted for the ceiling of the Marciana Library in Venice. The female figure is seated on a cloud and holds a rolled-up scroll, a traditional attribute of knowledge and erudition.
The design does not literally reproduce the original fresco, but offers a numismatic reinterpretation of its iconography, evoking the humanist thought and intellectual ideal that characterize the late work of the Venetian master.
The design is completed by the legends "TIZIANO", "SAN MARINO" and the dates "1576 - 2026", along with the mint mark, while the outer ring features the twelve stars of the European Union.
800th anniversary of the death of Francis of Assisi (1226–2026)
The second coin included in the numismatic program is dedicated to Francis of Assisi (1182–1226), founder of the Franciscan order and one of the most influential spiritual figures in European history. The son of a wealthy merchant, he renounced all riches to embrace a life of poverty, humility, and service, preaching love, peace, and respect for nature.
Author of the Canticle of the Creatures and the first saint to receive the stigmata, he was canonized in 1228. His message of universal brotherhood remains fully relevant eight centuries after his death.
This image, obtained exclusively by Numismática Visual, depicts a scene of great symbolic weight: Saint Francis interacting with a wolf, a clear reference to the episode of the Wolf of Gubbio, one of the best-known stories in his hagiography. The saint appears extending his hand in a gesture of serenity and reconciliation, while the animal, depicted in a docile attitude, symbolizes the reconciliation between humankind and nature.
The composition is completed with floral and vegetal motifs, which reinforce the message of harmony with creation and allude to the Canticle of the Creatures. The careful treatment of the details lends the scene a distinctly narrative and contemplative character.
The coin's field features the legends "FRANCESCO D'ASSISI", "SAN MARINO" and the dates "1226 - 2026", along with the mint mark, with the twelve stars of the European Union on the outer ring.
Issuance and status of information
According to the official numismatic program, both commemorative 2 euro coins of San Marino for 2026 will be issued in three qualities:
Coinage
Proof
Reverse Proof
The volumes and release dates are yet to be determined.
Commemorative 2 euro coins 2026
Commemorative 2 euro coins of San Marino
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