San Marino 2017 International Year of Sustainable Tourism
International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development
The design shows in the center Planet Earth surrounded by waves;
to the right a circle with the letter A, symbol of the designer Andrew Lewis.
Arched, above the writing “TURISMO SOSTENIBILE”, below “SAN MARINO” and the
year “2017”; to the right the initials of the engraver Uliana Pernazza “UP
INC.”; to the left the letter “R” of the Italian Mint which took care of the
mintage.
The United Nations General
Assembly approved the adoption of 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable
Tourism for Development. The idea of sustainable Tourism indicates a kind of
travelling that respects the planet, it doesn’t alter the natural, social and
artistic environment and it doesn’t inhibit the growth of social and economic
activities. It is a kind of tourism opposite to mass tourism and it tends to
promote the weakest economies. The Republic of San Marino dedicated a 2 euro
commemorative coin, designed by the Canadian artist Andrew Lewis to this theme,
in order to promote a new mentality and to encourage tourists’ respect for
environment. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
Weight - 8.5 g.
Quality - BU (Brilliant Uncirculated)
Diameter - 25.75 mm.
Composition Bimetallic - nickel brass clad
nickel center in copper-nickel ring
Circulation - 70'500 pcs.
Country of origin - San Marino
Year of release - 2017
