2 Euros - Benedictus XVI 1st map

€1.00
IssuerVatican City
Year2006-2007
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value2 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2002-date)
CompositionBimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring
Weight8.5 g
Dimensions25.75 mm
Thickness2.2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Maria Carmela Colaneri
Reverse: Luc Luycx
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#382, Schön#385
Obverse descriptionThe three-quarters portrait of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI is encircled by the inscription `CITTA` DEL VATICANO` (Vatican City)
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCITTA` DEL VATICANO • 2006 R D. L. M.C.C INC.
Reverse descriptionA map, next to the face value, shows the fifteen states of the European Union
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering2 EURO LL
EdgeFinely ribbed with edge lettering: six times the sequence `2 * `
MintR
Rome, Italy (476-date)
Mintage2006 R - In Sets only - 85 000
2006 R - Proof - 16 000
2007 R - In Sets only - 85 000
2007 R - Proof - 16 000
Catalog ID9535682640
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