Vatican City 2 Euros - Benedictus XVI, 2010
Year for Priests
Information
Country
Vatican City
Vatican City
Currency
Euro
(2002 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
2 Euros - Benedictus XVI
Year
2010
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 2010. Struck in Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring. Measures 25.75 mm and weighs 8.5 g.
- Obverse
- The coin commemorates the Year for Priests, proclaimed by Pope Benedict XVI to run from of 19 June 2009 to 19 June 2010, that was concluded with an international gathering of priests attended by the pope. The coin features a shepherd pulling a lamb from a lion’s mouth. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union. (Year for Priests City State of Vatican 2010 Veroi)
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 R | 100K | € 43,00 |
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