Vatikanstadt 1 Euro - Sede Vacante, 2005

1 Euro - Sede Vacante aus Vatikanstadt. Ausgegeben 2005. Geprägt in Bimetallic: copper-nickel clad nickel centre in nickel brass ring. Durchmesser 23.25 mm, Gewicht 7.5 g.

Avers

The coat of arms of the Cardinal Chamberlain Eduardo Martinez Somalo, the interim Head of the State of Vatican City, superimposed on the emblem of the Apostolic Chamber, is surrounded with the inscription "SEDE VACANTE" (the seat being vacant), the date in Roman numerals "MMV" (2005), the inscription "CITTA' DEL VATICANO" (Vatican City) and the twelve stars of Europe

Revers

A map, next to the face value, shows the gathering of the fifteen states of the European Union.

Rand

Segmented reeding.