Vatican City 10 Euro Cents - Benedictus XVI, 2006 – 2007

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Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Vatican City Vatican City
Currency Euro (2002 – 9999)
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 10 Euro Cents - Benedictus XVI
Year 2006 – 2007
Ruler Benedict XVI (Benedictus XVI) (2005–2013)
Composition Nordic gold (89% Copper, 5% Aluminium, 5% Zinc, 1% Tin)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 4.1
Diameter (mm) 19.75
Thickness (mm) 1.93

Description

10 Euro Cents - Benedictus XVI from Vatican City. Issued from 2006 to 2007. Struck in Nordic gold (89% Copper, 5% Aluminium, 5% Zinc, 1% Tin). Measures 19.75 mm and weighs 4.1 g.

Obverse
The three-quarters portrait of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI is encircled by 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

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage unc Comment Frequency
2007 R 85K € 11,00 In Sets only 65%
2007 R 16K — Proof 5%
2006 R 85K € 11,00 In Sets only 57%
2006 R 16K — Proof 5%

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