San Marino San Francesco Church - BU Euro 2021 box set

BU Euro SAINT MARIN 2021 box set

Theme: Church of San Francesco

Contains 8 coins from 1 cent to 2 euros in the year 2021
Quality: BU (Universal Brilliant).
Production run: 11,000 pieces.

The façade of the church of San Francesco has been reproduced on the 10-cent coin since 2017. Founded in 1361 by the Friars Minor Conventual, the church of San Francesco is the oldest church in the Republic of San Marino: built in local stone by the workers of the Comacine, it was subsequently transformed and underwent various restorations. The façade, marked by a three-arched pronaos, has a brick rose window. The ogival portal is surmounted by a 14th-century tombstone commemorating the founding of the place of worship and depicting an imperial eagle and the profile of the emperor Justinian. 

In 2017 San Marino changed all its national visuals on the euro coins it issues.  The 2-euro coin depicts a detail from Urbinelli's painting of San Marino bearing the ‘Three Towers’ of the small republic. The 1 euro is illustrated by the castle of Cesta, often called the Second Tower. The 50 euro coin features a portrait of San Marino by Restrosi. The 20-cent coin features the three Towers of Mount Titano, the symbol of San Marino. The facade of San Francisco Church is depicted on the 10-cent coin and that of San Quirino on the 5-cent coin. The 2-cent coin features the city gate, while the 1-cent coin has the San Marino coat of arms as its illustration. 

Brillant Universel stands for Brilliant Uncirculated. These coins are minted using new tools to ensure superior quality. They are more highly polished than standard coins and have never been put into circulation.