5 Euros - Benedictus XVI (World War II) 2005 front 5 Euros - Benedictus XVI (World War II) 2005 back
5 Euros - Benedictus XVI (World War II) 2005 photo

5 Euros - Benedictus XVI World War II

2005 year
Silver (.925) 18 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
Vatican City
Pope
Benedict XVI (Benedictus XVI) (2005-2013)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2005
Value
5 Euros 5 EUR = USD 5.48
Currency
Euro (2002-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
18 g
Diameter
32 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#42509
Rarity index
80%

Reverse

Children playing among branches of an olive tree

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CITTA´DEL VATICANO
R
5 EURO

Engravers: Orietta Rossi, Luciana De Simoni

Edge

Script: Latin

Lettering: COOPERATORES VERITATIS + MMV +

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II, and it features an image of Pope Benedict XVI, who was the Pope at the time of its issuance, on one side, and an image of the Vatican City's coat of arms on the other.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2005 R 13000 - - - - - -

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