Vatican City 1 Euro Cent - Sede Vacante, 2005

1 Euro Cent - Sede Vacante from Vatican City. Issued in 2005. Struck in Copper plated steel. Measures 16.25 mm and weighs 2.3 g.

Obverse

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

Reverse

A globe, next to the face value, shows Europe in relation to Africa and Asia

Edge

Smooth