Vatican City 50 Euro Cents - Sede Vacante, 2005

50 Euro Cents - Sede Vacante from Vatican City. Issued in 2005. Struck in Nordic gold (89% Copper, 5% Aluminium, 5% Zinc, 1% Tin). Measures 24.25 mm and weighs 7.8 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 map, next to the face value, symbolizes the gathering of the fifteen nations of the European Union.

Edge

Indented