⁣⁢Giuseppe Verdi (1813–1901) was born in Le Roncole, in the province of Parma. He is the composer of lyrical masterpieces such as La Traviata, Rigoletto, Aida, and Otello. His work profoundly marked the history of opera and continues to be performed on the world's greatest stages.⁤⁣

OBVERSE

⁣⁢Features the profile of Aida, the heroine of Verdi's eponymous opera, with the pyramids of Giza and papyrus flowers in the background, as well as the value “5 EURO”⁤⁣

REVERSE

The reverse bears the coat of arms of the Republic of San Marino in the center of the field. The circular legend REPUBBLICA DI SAN MARINO runs around the coat of arms. The designer's signature, A. NAPOLIONE, appears at the bottom.