Museo del Francobollo e della Moneta
The museum in Piazza Garibaldi tells the story of San Marino through stamps, coins and medals from the second half of the 19th century to the present.
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About the museum
The Museo del Francobollo e della Moneta is located in Piazza Garibaldi in the historic centre of San Marino, in the premises of the former philatelic and numismatic office. The exhibition area covers 700 square metres over two floors and brings together thousands of pieces that reconstruct part of the history of the Republic, from the second half of the 19th century to the present, through stamp issues and numismatics.
The philatelic section presents the stamps issued by the Sammarinese Postal Service from 1877 until the Second World War, together with postal agreements with the Kingdom of Italy, first cancellations, postmarks, postboxes, original preparatory designs and printing plates. For the modern era, stamps are displayed with original sketches and paintings by artists such as Corrado Mezzana, Roberto Franzoni, Renato Guttuso, Emilio Greco and Aligi Sassu.
The numismatic section shows the rare first Sammarinese coins of the 19th and early 20th centuries, the state’s commemorative medals, the lire in circulation and for collectors issued from 1972 to 2001, gold scudi, euro coins in circulation and commemorative coins with artistic designs, dies and punches.
Highlights
- Sammarinese stamps from 1877 and historic postal documents
- Original sketches by Guttuso, Greco, Sassu and other artists
- The first Sammarinese coins of the 19th and 20th centuries
- Lire from 1972 to 2001, gold scudi, euro coins with artistic designs, dies and punches
- Commemorative medals of the state
Permanent exhibitions
- Sezione filatelica – Stamps issued by the Sammarinese Postal Service from 1877, historic postal documents, preparatory designs and printing plates.
- Sezione numismatica – The first Sammarinese coins, medals, lire from 1972 to 2001, gold scudi and euro coins with designs, dies and punches.
- Operated by
- Repubblica di San Marino – Istituti Culturali (Musei di Stato)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €11 |
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| Reduced | €8Groups of more than 25 people, over 65s, and university students with a student card |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 18 · Free admission for children and young people up to 18 years of age. |
| Seniors | €8Pass Ridotto (reduced) for over 65s. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for visitors with non-self-sufficient disabilities and for one accompanying person. |
| Students & apprentices | €8Pass Ridotto (reduced) for university students with a student card. |
| Groups (26+ people) | €8 per personPass Ridotto (reduced) for groups of more than 25 people, per person. |
| Biglietto Unico Ultima Fascia (single ticket for the last slot of the day) | €5Only sold in person at the museum ticket desks shortly before closing, and valid until the end of the day. |
Free admission: 5 February, 7 July, 3 September, 27 September and European Heritage Day (according to the annual calendar)
The Pass Intero (full, €11) and Pass Ridotto (reduced, €8) are valid for all State Museums: Prima Torre, Seconda Torre, Palazzo Pubblico (when open to visitors), Museo di Stato, Museo Pinacoteca San Francesco, Galleria Nazionale and Museo del Francobollo e della Moneta. Admission is also free for school groups, teachers with an attestation form, ICOM members and journalists with a press card.
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| Good to know | The State Museums ticket is also valid for the Museo del Francobollo e della Moneta. |
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