Vatican City 2005 Euro coin Proof Set Pope John Paul II
There are five series of Vatican City coins in circulation. All are valid.
The first series, showing Pope John Paul II, was issued between 2002 and 2005.
The
second series, issued between June 2005 and March 2006, shows the coat
of arms of the Cardinal Chamberlain, the acting head of state of the
Vatican City, superimposed on the emblem of the Apostolic Chamber in the
centre of the coin. The upper part of this design is surrounded by the
semicircular words "SEDE VACANTE" and the year of issue in Roman
numerals, i.e. "MMV". The designer's name, "D. LONGO", appears on the
lower left-hand edge of the central design, while the respective
engraver's initials appear on the lower right-hand edge, namely "MAC
inc" (on the 1 and 20 cent coins), "LDS inc" (on the 2 and 50 cent
coins), "ELF inc" (on the 5 cent and €1 coins) and "MCC inc" (on the 10
cent and €2 coins).
The third series, issued between April 2006 and
December 2013, shows Pope Benedict XVI. To the left are the designer’s
initials ("DL").
The fourth series, first issued in January 2014, shows Pope Francis.
The fifth series, first issued in March 2017, shows the coat of arms of the Sovereign of the Vatican City State, Pope Francis.
The
coins in each series feature the 12 stars of the European flag, the
words "CITTÀ DEL VATICANO", the year of issuance and the mintmark "R".
The
euro coin series comprises eight different denominations: 1, 2, 5, 10,
20 and 50 cent, €1 and €2. The euro coins have a common side and a
national side. The national side indicates the issuing country. The
common sides of the coins were designed by Mr Luc Luycx of the Royal
Belgian Mint.
They show images of the European Union or of Europe and
symbolise the unity of the EU. The 5, 2 and 1 cent coins show Europe in
relation to Africa and Asia on a globe.
You can use any euro coin anywhere in the euro area.
Weight - 42,92 g.
Quality - Proof (mirror surface, matte relief) in the original box with a certificate of authenticity and a capsule
Nominal - 3,88 euro
Composition Bimetallic - various
Circulation - 16'000 pcs.
Country of origin - Vatican City
Year - 2005
