At the centre, the text of the poem entitled `Free Butterflies`, divided towards the end by a tear from which butterflies emerge. Arch-shaped, the inscription “REPUBBLICA ITALIANA”. At the bottom, “Alda Merini”, author of the poem.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
REPUBBLICA ITALIANA
Alda Merini
Reverse description
In the centre, inside two concentric circles, a pair of red shoes, symbol of the fight against violence towards women; at the top “5 EURO”, coin’s value; on the right “R”, identifying the Mint of Rome and “2025”, year of the coin’s issue; at the bottom “MOMONI”, signature of the designer. Arch-shaped, “INSIEME ALLE DONNE CONTRO LA VIOLENZA” (with the women against violence) with a decorative dot on the right and left. Coin with coloured elements.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
INSIEME ALLE DONNE
* CONTRO LA VIOLENZA *
5 EURO
R
2025
MOMONI