Italy 2009 2e Bicentenary of the birth of Louis Braille

2 Euro Coins, Commemorative Design 2009:
Bicentenary of the birth of Louis Braille (1809-1852).

The inner part of the coin depicts a hand reading an open book by touch.
Above the index finger, which is pointing at the vertical inscription 'LOUIS BRAILLE 1809-2009', are two birds symbolising freedom of knowledge.

The issuing country reference, 'RI', is at the top right, while the mint mark 'R' is at the bottom right.
Braille's name is written under the book in the alphabet that he invented.

At the very bottom are the initials 'MCC' of the artist Maria Carmela Colanéri.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Date of Issue: September/October 2009
Diameter: 25.75 mm.
Thickness: 2.20 mm.
Metal: Outer part: copper-nickel; inner part: three layers: nickel brass, nickel, nickel brass
Weight: 8.5g.
Issuing volume: 2.000.000
Designer: Maria Carmela Colaneri.

 

• Model: EUR ITA 2009
• Brand/Manufactured by: [Euro coins]