5 Cèntims 2003 - Andorran - Sant Serni de Nagol | Coinantiquariat
| Composition | Brass |
| Issuing state | Andorra |
| Year | 2003 AD |
| Technique | Milled |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 21.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Alignment | Medal |
| Edge | Plain |
| Coin minting location | Kremnica, Slovakia |
Description
5 Cèntims coin, featuring intricate representations that pay homage to the nation's rich heritage. On the obverse, the coin proudly displays the Andorran coat of arms, encapsulating national pride with the motto "Virtus Unita Fortior" (United Virtue is Stronger). The reverse side presents a meticulous reproduction of an 11th-century wall painting from the cherished church of Sant Serni de Nagol. This rare fragment, engraved with the words 'Fragment mural - Sant Serni de Nagol 5 CÈNTIMS,' connects the past with the present, celebrating Andorra's artistic legacy. Struck at the Kremnica Mint in Slovakia.
The Romanesque sanctuary known as Sant Serni de Nagol rests within the quaint locale of Nagol, belonging to the parish of Sant Julià de Lòria in Andorra, distinguished as a Site of Cultural Interest. Architecturally captivating, the church features a classic rectangular hall, crowned with a timber ceiling, and culminates in a semi-circular sanctuary at the end. Its interiors are adorned with a sacred Gothic altarpiece, paying homage to Sant Martí. Most notably, a treasure trove of mural artistry envelops the presbytery and triumphal arch, unveiled in 1976, continuing to mesmerize onlookers with their historical and cultural richness.