Two commemorative two-euro coins dedicated to Titian Vecellio and St Francis of Assisi, collected together with the eight ordinary denominations of the San Marino euro in a presentation case. This is the new 2026 Proof Divisional Series unveiled by Poste San Marino, available from Thursday 12 November in a limited edition of 1,500 sets.
The standout feature of this issue lies in the two commemorative coins, which for the first time will be available in both the traditional proof version and the reverse proof version.
These are two distinct finishing techniques used in collector’s numismatics: in the standard proof finish, the coin’s background is typically mirror-polished with frosted relief details, while in the reverse proof the contrast is inverted.
The first coin celebrates Titian Vecellio, one of the foremost figures of Venetian Renaissance painting. Born in Pieve di Cadore and trained within the artistic circle of Gentile and Giovanni Bellini, Titian became renowned for his masterful use of colour and his ability to lend movement to his compositions.
The obverse of the coin reproduces a detail from the “Allegory of Wisdom”, the painting that adorns the ceiling of the vestibule of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana (Marciana National Library) in Venice.
The second coin marks the 800th anniversary of the death of St Francis of Assisi, a central figure in Christian spirituality and medieval culture. The saint, remembered for renouncing wealth to embrace a life of poverty, is honoured here through one of the most celebrated episodes of Franciscan tradition.
The obverse depicts the wolf of Gubbio, shown bringing its muzzle close to the hand of St Francis. The image recalls the legend of the fearsome beast which, according to tradition, was tamed by the saint, becoming a symbol of peace, brotherhood and respect for all creation.
The presentation case therefore includes the eight divisional denominations of the San Marino euro in proof finish, together with the two 2026 commemorative coins in both special versions, for a total of twelve coins.
Sales will begin on Thursday 12 November 2026, through Poste San Marino’s online channels and at the Philatelic and Numismatic Shop at Piazzetta Garibaldi 5, in the historic centre of San Marino City. Availability will be limited to the 1,500 sets planned for this issue.
