2 Euros - Benedictus XVI (20th World Youth Day) 2005 front 2 Euros - Benedictus XVI (20th World Youth Day) 2005 back
2 Euros - Benedictus XVI (20th World Youth Day) 2005 photo
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2 Euros - Benedictus XVI 20th World Youth Day

2005 year
Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring 8.5 g 25.75 mm
Description
Issuer
Vatican City
Pope
Benedict XVI (Benedictus XVI) (2005-2013)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2005
Value
2 Euros 2 EUR = USD 2.19
Currency
Euro (2002-date)
Composition
Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring
Weight
8.5 g
Diameter
25.75 mm
Thickness
2.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#5081
Rarity index
28%

Reverse

A map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 2 EURO LL

Engraver: Luc Luycx

Edge

Finely ribbed with edge lettering: six times the sequence "2 * " alternately upright and inverted

Lettering: 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 *

Comment

This is the folder/coincard that the coin was issued in