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.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
REPUBBLICA ITALIANA
DRIUTTI (Translation: Italian Republic)
Reverse description
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.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse 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)
Edge
Reeded
Mint
R Rome, Italy (476-date)
Mintage
1996 R - - 200 000 000 1996 R - Proof - In Proof Sets only - 8 000