The Republic of San Marino has issued its official 2026 coin set in the highest minting quality, proof. Alongside the eight regular circulation coins from 1 cent to 2 euros, this year's collector set comes with a special feature: for the first time, the coin set contains both of this year's 2-euro commemorative coins twice – once in classic proof and once in the reverse proof finish.
While the right-hand side of the blue velvet case holds the eight regular circulation coins of 2026, the left-hand side contains all of the year's 2-euro commemorative issues. There, collectors will find a total of four 2-euro commemorative coins:
- 450th Anniversary of the Death of Titian: the year's first commemorative coin is included in both proof and reverse proof.
- 800th Anniversary of the Death of Saint Francis of Assisi: the second 2026 issue is likewise included in both finishes.
With the reverse proof technique, the usual contrasts are reversed. The background of the coin is kept matte, while the raised relief appears highly polished.
The new coin set is limited to a mintage of just 1,500 sets. Including the two commemorative issues in this set also changes the total mintages for 2026: since each of the two 2-euro commemorative coins is included in the set once in proof and once in reverse proof, the total mintage of each coin rises from the previously reported 60,000 to 63,000 pieces.
Source: Divisione Filatelica Numismatica San Marino
