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The Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Italiano (IPZS) has launched new collector coins in recognition of a new amendment added to the Mediterranean country’s constitution.

On 8 February 2022, a law proposal to include environmental protection among the fundamental principles of the Italian Constitution was approved by the Italian Parliament. The amendments were made to Articles 9 and 41, introducing for the first time in the Constitution the concept of sustainable development, since they explicitly make reference to our future generations. Specifically, the clause introduced in Art. 9 adds environmental protection to the promotion of "cultural development and scientific and technical research" and to the protection of "the landscape and the historical and artistic heritage of the nation". The decision of the Italian Parliament has given to the environment the status of an issue with fundamental, primary and absolute public interest.

Available from the 27th April, each Brilliant Uncirculated and colour coin is individually encapsulated specifically to accommodate its square shape and is presented in an IPZS Mint-branded custom case accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

Design: Emmanuel Ferretti