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Italy issues limited-edition €10 coin honoring Pinocchio creator Carlo Collodi
Italy has issued a new €10 coin honoring Carlo Collodi, the writer who created Pinocchio.
It marks the 200th anniversary of Collodi’s birth and is part of Italy’s 2026 numismatic collection.
The coin is shaped to hold a commemorative €2 coin for the same anniversary, which was issued in March 2026.
One side shows Mangiafuoco with his puppets, alongside the wood shavings and plane used by Geppetto.
The other side shows a globe, representing the story’s reach across cultures and countries.
The nickel-brass coin has a proof finish and a run of 5,000.
Together, the two coins form a tribute to Collodi and the continuing reach of Pinocchio.
Italy’s 2026 Numismatic Collection includes a limited-edition €10 coin honoring Carlo Collodi, the author of Pinocchio.
The coin marks the bicentenary of Collodi’s birth and is designed in a ring shape to accommodate a commemorative €2 coin issued in March 2026.
Its obverse depicts Mangiafuoco, a puppet theatre and tools associated with Geppetto, while its reverse shows a globe.
The coin is made of nickel brass, has a proof finish and is limited to 5,000 pieces.
- Who
- The Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance issued the coin; the State Mint produced it.
- What
- A limited-edition €10 coin honors Carlo Collodi, creator of Pinocchio.
- When
- It is part of the 2026 Numismatic Collection. The exact release date is not stated.
- Where
- Italy.
- Why
- It marks the bicentenary of Collodi’s birth and celebrates his work and the international reach of Pinocchio.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Italy issued a commemorative €2 coin marking the 200th anniversary of Collodi’s birth.
The Italian Numismatic Collection includes a ring-shaped €10 coin designed to accommodate the commemorative €2 coin.
- Face value
- €10
- Limited mintage
- 5,000 coins
- Material and finish
- Nickel brass; proof
- Obverse designer
- Marta Bonifacio
- Reverse designer
- Emanuele Ferretti