2 Cèntims (Pope Benedictus XVI) 2006 front 2 Cèntims (Pope Benedictus XVI) 2006 back
2 Cèntims (Pope Benedictus XVI) 2006 photo
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2 Cèntims Pope Benedictus XVI

2006 year
Brass 4 g 21.3 mm
Description
Issuer
Andorra
Co-prince
Joan Enric Vives i Sicília (2003-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2006
Value
2 Cèntims (0.02&nbspADD)
Currency
Diner (1977-2014)
Composition
Brass
Weight
4 g
Diameter
21.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#77381
Rarity index
75%

Reverse

Portrait of Joseph Ratzinger in his time as Priest

Script: Latin

Lettering:
JOSEPH RATZINGER
SACERDOT 29.6.1951

Translation:
Joseph Ratzinger
Priest 29.6.1951

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Coin belonging to the 2006 Series dedicated to the new Pope Benedictus XVI, commemorating his ecclesiastical appointments according to the following list:
Priest (29.6.1951) 1 Cèntim & 2 Cèntims / Archbishop (25.3.1977) 5 Cèntims & 10 Cèntims /
Cardinal (27.6.1977) 25 Cèntims & 50 Cèntims / Pope (19.4.2005) 1 Diner & 2 Diners

Interesting fact

The 2 Cèntims (Pope Benedictus XVI) coin from Andorra, made of Brass and weighing 4 grams, is a non-circulating coin that was issued in 2006. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Pope Benedict XVI on one side, while the other side features the coat of arms of Andorra. This coin is a unique piece of numismatic history, as it highlights the connection between the Catholic Church and the small country of Andorra.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2006  15000 - - - - - -

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