© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
2 Euros - Benedictus XVI Saint Paul the Apostle
2008 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 | 2008 |
| 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#5083 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 24% |
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 reeded with inscription: six times the digit "2" and a star, alternately upright and inverted
Lettering: 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 *
Comment
As follows - (mintage)85,000 - Folder BU
6,084 (that was issued in circulation)
15,000 - Philatelic Numismatic Cover BU
This is the folder/coincard that the coin was issued in
