Vatican City 1 Euro - 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 1 Euro - Benedictus XVI
Year 2006 – 2007
Ruler Benedict XVI (Benedictus XVI) (2005–2013)
Composition Bimetallic: copper-nickel clad nickel centre in nickel brass ring
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 7.5
Diameter (mm) 23.25
Thickness (mm) 2.33

Description

1 Euro - Benedictus XVI from Vatican City. Issued from 2006 to 2007. Struck in Bimetallic: copper-nickel clad nickel centre in nickel brass ring. Measures 23.25 mm and weighs 7.5 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, shows the gathering of the fifteen states of the European Union.
Edge
Segmented reeding.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage unc Comment Frequency
2007 R 85K € 16,00 In Sets only 67%
2007 R 16K — Proof 4%
2006 R 85K € 22,00 In Sets only 56%
2006 R 16K — Proof 7%

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