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© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
2 Euros - Benedictus XVI International Year of Astronomy
2009 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 | 2009 |
| 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#14914 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 22% |
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
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the International Year of Astronomy in 2009, which was a global celebration of astronomy and its contributions to society. The coin's design features an image of the Pope Benedict XVI, who was the Pope at the time, and an image of the night sky with stars and planets, symbolizing the connection between faith and science.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 R | 106084 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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