© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
20 Euro Cents - Sede Vacante
2005 year| Nordic gold (89% Copper, 5% Aluminium, 5% Zinc, 1% Tin) | 5.74 g | 22.25 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Period | Sede vacante (2005) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2005 |
| Value | 20 Euro Cents 0.20 EUR = USD 0.22 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Nordic gold (89% Copper, 5% Aluminium, 5% Zinc, 1% Tin) |
| Weight | 5.74 g |
| Diameter | 22.25 mm |
| Thickness | 2.14 mm |
| Shape | Spanish flower |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#224 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 37% |
Reverse
A map, next to the face value, symbolizes the gathering of the fifteen nations of the European Union.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
20
EURO
CENT
LL
Engraver: Luc Luycx
Edge
Smooth with seven indentations ("Spanish flower").
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sede Vacante 2005 coin is that it features an image of the Vatican's St. Peter's Basilica on one side and an inscription in Latin on the other side, which translates to "Sede Vacante" or "The Chair is Empty." This inscription refers to the period of time between the death of a Pope and the election of a new one, during which the Holy See is vacant.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 R | 60000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Euro Cents - Sede Vacante 2005 coin.
