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© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
2 Euros Sede Vacante
2013 year| Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring | 8.5 g | 25.75 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Period | Sede vacante (2013) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2013 |
| 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#46032 |
|---|---|
| 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 *
Comment
https://www.ecb.europa.eu/euro/coins/comm/html/comm_2013.en.html
This is the folder/coincard that the coin was issued in.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sede Vacante 2 Euro coin from Vatican City is that it features a unique design that changes depending on the angle of viewing. The coin's bimetallic composition, with a nickel brass clad nickel center in a copper-nickel ring, creates a striking visual effect that makes the coin appear to change colors as it is turned. This innovative design was created by the Vatican's mint, Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato, and is a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 R | 125000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Euros (Sede Vacante) 2013 coin.
