One of the smallest republics in the world.

We have the collection coin Sammarinese lira, nominal – 500. The year of issue of this coin is 1992. Mint: Rome, Italy. Total circulation – 70,000. The coin is dedicated to the XXV Olympic Games in Barcelona.

San Marino is a unitary multiparty republic with one legislative house, its heads of state and government are two captains-regent. According to tradition, it was founded in the early 4th century by St. Marinus.

Republic of San Marino alternate long-form name Most Serene Republic of San Marino, Country, central Italian peninsula, southern Europe. It is located near the Adriatic Sea but is surrounded by Italy. Area: 24 sq mi (61 sq km). Population: (2022 est.) 33,700. Capital: San Marino. Most of the people are Sammarinesi with a significant minority of Italians.

San Marino has an irregular rectangular form with a maximum length of 8 mi (13 km). It is crossed by streams that flow into the Adriatic Sea and is dominated by Mount Titano 2,424 ft (739 m), on which the capital, the town of San Marino, is located, surrounded by triple walls. The economy is based on private enterprise and includes tourism, commerce, agriculture, crafts, particularly of postage stamps.