5 Euro – Olivetti Lettera 22 Red (2020)

IT 5 Euro 2020 RIT 5 Euro 2020 R
Image source: Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Roma

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Description obverse

In the centre, a model of the Olivetti “Lettera 22” typewriter framed by a two-colour ribbon forming the name "LETTERA 22" with its typical original font. Around, the inscription "REPUBBLICA ITALIANA” (“ITALIAN REPUBLIC”); below, the name of the designer, "A. MASINI".

Description reverse

The composition, ideally drawn by a pencil, shows the industrial design of the Olivetti "Lettera 22" typewriter, winner of the Compasso d'Oro Award. Above, the year of issue, "2020", followed by the "OLIVETTI" logo; on the left, “R” identifying the Mint of Rome; on the right, the value "5 / E - U - R - O" inside small discs standing for typewriter keys.

Remarks

Obverse design colored red




Reference

Italy. 5 Euro (Silver) 2020, Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Roma. CoCo IT-2020-0010.