Description

The G20 or Group of Twenty is an intergovernmental forum comprising 19 countries and the European Union (EU). Each year, a different G20 member country assumes the presidency starting from 1 December until 30 November. The 2021 G20, under the Italian Presidency, focused on three broad, interconnected pillars of action: People, Planet, Prosperity.

Obverse

Depicts an allegorical composition reproducing Italy with a woman profile, a five-pointed star and a cogwheel detail above, the Italian Flag and the number "20" with olive and oak leaves standing out on the left. Around, a ribbon with the inscription "REPUBBLICA ITALIANA".

Engraver: Maria Carmela Colaneri

REPUBBLICA
ITALIANA
20
COLANERI

Reverse

Depicts the logo of the G20 Italian Presidency in the centre. The year of the issue above, mintmark (R) on the left, the inscription "Italian Presidency" above, value below.

PRESIDENZA ITALIANA
2020
G 20
ITALIA
2 · 0 · 2 · 1
5 EURO

Edge

5 Euro

Italian Presidency of the G20

KM#
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Bi-Metallic
Ring Aluminium Bronze
Center Copper Nickel
Weight 9.5 g
Diameter 27.5 mm
Thickness 2.15 mm
Shape polygon
Sides 16
Alignment Medal
Mint
Italian State Mint and Polygraphic Institute (IPZS)

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