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.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
CITTA` DEL VATICANO • 2006
R
D. L.
MAC INC.
Reverse description
A map, next to the face value, symbolizes the gathering of the fifteen nations of the European Union.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
20
EURO
CENT
LL
Edge
Smooth with seven indentations (`Spanish flower`).
Mint
R Rome, Italy (476-date)
Mintage
2006 R - In Sets only - 85 000 2006 R - Proof - 16 000 2007 R - In Sets only - 85 000 2007 R - Proof - 16 000
