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© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
5 Euro Cents - Benedictus XVI
| Copper plated steel | 3.92 g | 21.25 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | Benedict XVI (Benedictus XVI) (2005-2013) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2006-2013 |
| Value | 5 Euro Cents 0.05 EUR = USD 0.05 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Copper plated steel |
| Weight | 3.92 g |
| Diameter | 21.25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.67 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#230 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
A globe, next to the face value, shows Europe in relation to Africa and Asia.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
EURO
CENT
LL
Engraver: Luc Luycx
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Euro Cents coin from Vatican City featuring Benedictus XVI, issued between 2006 and 2013, has a unique feature. It is one of the few coins in the world that has a portrait of a Pope who resigned, as Benedict XVI stepped down in 2013, becoming the first Pope to do so in over 600 years.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 R | 16000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2007 R | 16000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2008 R | 16000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2009 R | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2010 R | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2011 R | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2012 R | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2013 R | 13000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Euro Cents - Benedictus XVI 2006-2013 coin.
