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1 Euro Italian coin

1 Euro Italian coin

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The image shows an  1 Euro coin, featuring Leonardo da Vinci's "Vitruvian Man" on its national side. 

  • Design: The coin's design, including the "Vitruvian Man," was chosen by public vote through a TV program on RAI Uno. 

  • Artist: The Italian 1 Euro coin was designed by Laura Cretara. 

  • Composition: It's a bimetallic coin, with a copper-nickel clad nickel center and a nickel brass ring. 

  • Issuance: While no Italian euro coins are dated earlier than 2002, they were first distributed to the public in December 2001. 

  • Legal Tender: Italian euro coins are legal tender throughout the euro area

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