10 Euro Cents - Benedictus XVI (1st map) 2006-2007 front 10 Euro Cents - Benedictus XVI (1st map) 2006-2007 back
10 Euro Cents - Benedictus XVI (1st map) 2006-2007 photo
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10 Euro Cents - Benedictus XVI 1st map

 
Nordic gold (89% Copper, 5% Aluminium, 5% Zinc, 1% Tin) 4.1 g 19.75 mm
Description
Issuer
Vatican City
Pope
Benedict XVI (Benedictus XVI) (2005-2013)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
2006-2007
Value
10 Euro Cents 0.10 EUR = USD 0.11
Currency
Euro (2002-date)
Composition
Nordic gold (89% Copper, 5% Aluminium, 5% Zinc, 1% Tin)
Weight
4.1 g
Diameter
19.75 mm
Thickness
1.93 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#231
Rarity index
26%

Reverse

A map, next to the face value, symbolizes the gathering of the fifteen nations of the European Union.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
10
EURO
CENT
LL

Engraver: Luc Luycx

Edge

Indented

Interesting fact

The 10 Euro Cents coin featuring Benedictus XVI (1st map) from Vatican City is unique in that it was minted using a special alloy called Nordic gold, which is composed of 89% copper, 5% aluminum, 5% zinc, and 1% tin. This alloy gives the coin a distinctive color and durability.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2006 R 16000 - - - - - -
2007 R 16000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Euro Cents - Benedictus XVI (1st map) 2006-2007 coin.