10 Euro Cents - Ioannes Paulus II 2002-2005 front 10 Euro Cents - Ioannes Paulus II 2002-2005 back
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10 Euro Cents - Ioannes Paulus II

 
Nordic gold (89% Copper, 5% Aluminium, 5% Zinc, 1% Tin) 4.10 g 19.75 mm
Description
Issuer
Vatican City
Pope
John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II) (1978-2005)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
2002-2005
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
4.10 g
Diameter
19.75 mm
Thickness
1.93 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#215
Rarity index
24%

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 from Vatican City featuring Ioannes Paulus II (2002-2005) is interesting because it is made of Nordic gold, a unique alloy that is 89% copper, 5% aluminum, 5% zinc, and 1% tin. This coin is one of the few coins in the world to use this distinctive gold-colored alloy, making it stand out from other coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2002 R 9000 - - - - - -
2003 R 13000 - - - - - -
2004 R 16000 - - - - - -
2005 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 - Ioannes Paulus II 2002-2005 coin.