| Issuer | Italy |
| Year | 2004 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 5 Euros |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 18 g |
| Dimensions | 32 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Luciana De Simoni |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#239 |
| Obverse description | Front view of the Theater `La Scala` in Milan where the Madam Butterfly was staged for the first time. Below , at left, the name of the author. Above the theater roof a robin on a peach branch, with behind, in the background, a circle representing the sun. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | REPUBBLICA ITALIANA
L. DE SIMONI (Translation: Italian republic) |
| Reverse description | Featured depiction of the character Madam Butterfly with elements of reference to Japanese culture. The value is divided at sides, with mintmark at left. Below the character a musical staff is divided in the middle by a stylized butterfly that divides also the date of the anniversary immediately below. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | MADAMA BUTTERFLY 5 EURO R 1904 · 2004 |
| Edge | Milled |
| Mint | R Rome, Italy (476-date) |
| Mintage | 2004 R - BU - 13 500 2004 R - Proof - 8 000 |
| Catalog ID | 9911500040 |
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