Vatikanstadt 2 Euros - Benedictus XVI, 2009

2 Euros - Benedictus XVI aus Vatikanstadt. Ausgegeben 2009. Geprägt in Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring. Durchmesser 25.75 mm, Gewicht 8.5 g.

Avers

This coin was issued on the occasion of the International Year of Astronomy. The inner part of the coin depicts an allegory of the birth of the stars and planets together with several astronomical instruments. The design is inspired by Michelangelo's frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union. (R
2009
International Year of Astronomy
City State of Vatican)

Revers

A map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.

Rand

Finely ribbed with edge lettering: six times the sequence "2 * " alternately upright and inverted