San Marino 1000 Lire 1998 Geology Coin

San Marino 1000 Lire 1998 is a bi‑metallic circulation coin from the “Man and Science – Geology” series, featuring modern allegorical designs and issued in the final years of the Sammarinese lira.

Key features

• Country: Republic of San Marino.
• Denomination: 1000 Lire (Sammarinese lira).
• Year: 1998, KM# 384.
• Theme: “Man and Science – Geology” (part of the Man and Science series).​
• Composition: Bi‑metallic – copper‑nickel centre in aluminium‑bronze ring.
• Diameter: 27 mm; weight: 8.8 g (as in your listing).
• Edge: Reeded.

Design details

• Obverse: Coat of arms of the Republic of San Marino with legends around and date below, representing the sovereignty of one of the world’s oldest republics.
• Reverse: Stylised geological formations and human figure, symbolising the study of the Earth and the relationship between man and geology, with value “L.1000” and country name.

Collectible appeal

Period : Late pre‑euro issue, attractive to collectors of modern European bi‑metallic coins and thematic “science” / “geology” series.

Condition : Extremely Fine, offering clear details with only light circulation, ideal for type collectors and world‑coin enthusiasts.