Vatican City 2 Euros - Benedictus XVI, 2009
International Year of Astronomy
Information
Country
Vatican City
Vatican City
Currency
Euro
(2002 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
2 Euros - Benedictus XVI
Year
2009
Ruler
Benedict XVI (Benedictus XVI)
(2005–2013)
Composition
Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
8.5
Diameter (mm)
25.75
Thickness (mm)
2.2
Description
2 Euros - Benedictus XVI from Vatican City. Issued in 2009. Struck in Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring. Measures 25.75 mm and weighs 8.5 g.
- Obverse
- 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)
- Reverse
- A map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.
- Edge
- Finely ribbed with edge lettering: six times the sequence "2 * " alternately upright and inverted
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 R | 106.1K | € 64,00 |
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