Obverse
La Scala Opera House, where Madam Butterfly was first performed there in 1904. Above the theater roof a robin on a peach branch. Country name along the rim
Lettering: REPUBBLICA ITALIANA
L. DE SIMONI
Reverse
The character Madam Butterfly with elements from Japanese culture divides denomination. Musical staff and dates are divided in the middle by a stylized butterfly. Mint mark at left
Lettering: MADAMA BUTTERFLY
5 EURO
R
1904 2004
