50 Euro Cents - Sede Vacante 2005 front 50 Euro Cents - Sede Vacante 2005 back
50 Euro Cents - Sede Vacante 2005 photo
© Mike Bentley

50 Euro Cents - Sede Vacante

2005 year
Nordic gold (89% Copper, 5% Aluminium, 5% Zinc, 1% Tin) 7.8 g 24.25 mm
Description
Issuer
Vatican City
Period
Sede vacante (2005)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2005
Value
50 Euro Cents 0.50 EUR = USD 0.55
Currency
Euro (2002-date)
Composition
Nordic gold (89% Copper, 5% Aluminium, 5% Zinc, 1% Tin)
Weight
7.8 g
Diameter
24.25 mm
Thickness
2.38 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#225
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:
50
EURO
CENT
LL

Engraver: Luc Luycx

Edge

Indented

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 the coat of arms of the Vatican City on the other.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2005 R 60000 - - - - - -

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