1996 Italy 200 Lire Coin - Academy of "Guardia Di Finanza"

Commemorative issue

Centenary of the Academy of the "Guardia di Finanza"

Obverse

Inside a circular folded ribbon with a central element bearing the inscription in incuse are two different buildings. In the upper part, the Royal Palace of Caserta (first headquarters of the Academy in 1896), in the lower part the present headquarters of the GdF Academy in Bergamo. Below the author's indication.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REPUBBLICA ITALIANA
DRIUTTI

Translation: Italian Republic

Engraver: Eugenio Driutti

Reverse

In the field: in the upper part, the coat of arms of the Guardia di Finanza with above a banner with the agency motto. On the right of the arms the year 1896 and on the left the mint mark. In the lower part hat and sword from Cadet of the Academy and the year 1996. In center, separating the two elements another banner with the value.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CENTENARIO DELL'ACCADEMIA DELLA GUARDIA DI FINANZA
1896 1996 R
L.200
NEC RECISA RECEDIT

Translation:
Centenary of the Academy of the Financial Guard
Does not retreat, even when broken

Engraver: Eugenio Driutti

Edge

Reeded