Obverse © CGB – Reverse © Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
Obverse © CGB – Reverse © Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
2 Euros - Benedictus XVI Year for Priests
2010 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 | 2010 |
| 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#15840 |
|---|---|
| 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 "Year for Priests" which was a year-long celebration declared by Pope Benedict XVI in 2009 to honor the priesthood and to encourage priests to renew their commitment to their vocation. The coin's design features an image of Pope Benedict XVI on the obverse and a depiction of a priest kneeling in prayer on the reverse. The coin's bimetallic composition and unique design make it a distinctive and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 R | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Year for Priests) 2010 coin.
