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  • 5 Euro 2018, KM# 560, Andorra, 25th Anniversary of the Constitution of Andorra
  • 5 Euro 2018, KM# 560, Andorra, 25th Anniversary of the Constitution of Andorra
  • 5 Euro 2018, KM# 560, Andorra, 25th Anniversary of the Constitution of Andorra, Box with a certificate of authenticity
Description

The Constitution of Andorra (Catalan: Constitució d'Andorra) is the supreme law of the Principality of Andorra. It was adopted on 2 February 1993 and given assent by the Andorran people in a referendum on 14 March 1993. According to the Constitution itself, it was to enter into force the day of its publication in the Butlletí Oficial del Principat d'Andorra, which occurred on 28 April 1993.

The Constitution was signed by Andorra's two co-princes, the President of France, and the Bishop of Urgell, who at that time were François Mitterrand and Joan Martí Alanis respectively. The new constitution stipulates that these two officials are Andorra's heads of state. Indeed, this arrangement has existed for centuries, although at one time, the French king held the position now held by the French president.

Obverse

Depicts the coat of arms of Andorra and an allegorical female image with the upper oak branch, surrounded by the inscription "25th anniversary of the Constitution" and "The people of Andorra with full freedom and independence".

The heraldic symbol of Andorra comprises a shield divided into quarters. The top left quarter features the arms of the Bishop of Urgell, while the top right displays the arms of the Count of Foix, historically the two co-princes of Andorra. Additionally, the emblems of Catalonia and the Viscount of Béarn adorn the bottom left and right quarters respectively. At the shield's base lies the country's motto, "Strength united is stronger" (Latin: Virtus unita fortior).

EL POBLE
ANDORRÀ AMB PLENA
LLIBERTAT I INDEPENDÈNCIA
VIRTVS VNITA FORTIOR
25è ANIVERSARI DE LA
CONSTITUCIÓ 1993 · 2018

Reverse

Depicts two hands writing, the country name and denomination below, surrounded by the country's motto.

VIRTVS VNITA FORTIOR
5 EURO
ANDORRA

Edge -
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Silver
Fineness 0.925
Weight 27 g
Diameter 40 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal

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