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2 Euros - Benedictus XVI 7th World Meeting of Families
2012 year| Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring | 8.5 g | 25.75 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | Benedict XVI (Benedictus XVI) (2005-2013) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2012 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#38505 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 20% |
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.
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 7th World Meeting of Families, which was held in Milan, Italy in 2012. The coin features an image of Pope Benedict XVI on one side and the Vatican City's coat of arms on the other. It has a unique bimetallic design, with a nickel brass clad nickel center in a copper-nickel ring, and weighs 8.5 grams.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 R | 115000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Euros - Benedictus XVI (7th World Meeting of Families) 2012 coin.
