| Issuer | Vatican City |
| Year | 2005 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 50 Euro Cents |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Nordic gold (89% Copper, 5% Aluminium, 5% Zinc, 1% Tin) |
| Weight | 7.8 g |
| Dimensions | 24.25 mm |
| Thickness | 2.38 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Obverse: Daniela Longo, Luciana De Simoni Reverse: Luc Luycx |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#370, Schön#369 |
| Obverse description | The coat of arms of the Cardinal Chamberlain Eduardo Martinez Somalo, the interim Head of the State of Vatican City, superimposed on the emblem of the Apostolic Chamber, is surrounded with the inscription `SEDE VACANTE` (the seat being vacant), the date in Roman numerals `MMV` (2005), the inscription `CITTA` DEL VATICANO` (Vatican City) and the twelve stars of Europe |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | CITTA` DEL VATICANO ⠂SEDE⠂VACANTE⠂MMV D. LONGO LDS INC. R CARITAS ET VERITAS |
| 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 | 50 EURO CENT LL |
| Edge | Indented |
| Mint | R Rome, Italy (476-date) |
| Mintage | 2005 R - In Sets only - 60 000 |
| Catalog ID | 4680653890 |
| Comments |
