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Economy and Finance

200th anniversary of Cavour's birth

Description

The coin commemorates the 200th anniversary of the birth of Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour (1810-1861), a key figure in the Italian unification and founder of the Italian Liberal Party and the political newspaper Il Risorgimento. It features Cavour's portrait, completed by Francesco Hayez in 1864.

Subject of commemoration

200th anniversary of Cavour's birth

Date of issue

2010-03-11

Issuing country

Italy

Coin image

200th anniversary of Cavour's birth coin

Official Journal

C62 13.03.2010

Issuing volume

4000000