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Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park (Italian: Parco Nazionale d'Abruzzo, Lazio e Molise) is an Italian national park established in 1923. The majority of the park is located in the Abruzzo region, with smaller parts in Lazio and Molise. It is sometimes called by its former name Abruzzo National Park. The park headquarters are in Pescasseroli in the Province of L'Aquila. The park's area is 496.80 km2 (191.82 sq mi).
It is the oldest in the Apennine Mountains, and the second oldest in Italy, with an important role in the preservation of species such as the Italian wolf, Abruzzo chamois and Marsican brown bear. Other characteristic fauna of the park are red deer and roe deer, wild boar and the white-backed woodpecker. The protected area is around two-thirds beech forest, though many other tree species grow in the area, including silver birch and black and mountain pines.
Design: Antonio Vecchio
Obverse
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Depicts a composition of the fauna and flora representing Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park: the Venus slipper, a member of the orchid family at risk of extinction, the Apennine chamois, the golden eagle and the Marsican brown bear; in the background, a detail of Mount Meta, one of the main peaks of the Marsican Mountains in the Abruzzo Apennines. Above, arch-shaped “REPUBBLICA ITALIANA”; in exergue, the name of the designer “AVecchio”. REPUBBLICA ITALIANA |
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Reverse
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Depicts the official logo of Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park on a decorating motif of leaves from beech trees which are typical of the large forests covering the mountains and high rocky grasslands. On the left, the value “5 EURO”; above, on the right “2023”, the year of the coin’s issue; below, on the right, “R”, identifying the Mint of Rome. 5 EURO |
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Characteristics
Type | Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating) |
Material | Cupronickel |
Weight | 18 g |
Diameter | 32 mm |
Thickness | - |
Shape | round |
Alignment | Medal |
Mint |
Italian State Mint and Polygraphic Institute (IPZS)
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