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© CGB
5 Dollars - Elizabeth II Vatican Gendarmerie
2016 year| Gold (.999) | 0.5 g | 10 mm |
| Location | Cook Islands |
|---|---|
| Issuing company | CIT |
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| Value | 5 Dollars 5 NZD = USD 3.11 |
| Currency | Dollar (1972-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 0.5 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#415681 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
A Member of the Vativan Gendarmerie in front of the St. Peters Cathedral
Script: Latin
Lettering:
★ BICENTENARY ★ VATICAN ★ GENDARMERIE ★
1816-2016
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Gendarmerie Corps of Vatican City State was founded in 1816 as Corps of Gendarmes by Pope Pius VII, renamed the Central Security Office in 1970, the Security Corps in 1991, and was restored to its original name in 2002. It currently has around 130 Members.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Vatican Gendarmerie) 2016 made of Gold (.999) weighing 0.5 g is that it was minted to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Vatican Gendarmerie, the police force responsible for maintaining law and order within the Vatican City. The coin features an image of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and the Vatican Gendarmerie's emblem on the other. It has a limited mintage of only 2,500 pieces, making it a rare and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Vatican Gendarmerie) 2016 coin.
