Vatican City 2016 200th anniversary of the Vatican Guard
The 200th anniversary of the Vatican Guard
The national face features a Vatican Guard in front of the Dome of
St. Peter’s Basilica. At the top, in semi-circle is the inscription ‘CORPO
DELLA GENDARMERIA 1816-2016’. At the bottom, in semi-circle is the name of the
issuing country ‘CITTÀ DEL VATICANO’. The mint mark ‘R’ appears at the left of
the design and the name of the designer ‘D. Longo’ appears at the right. The
coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
Weight - 8.5 g.
Quality - BU (Brilliant Uncirculated)
Diameter - 25.75 mm.
Composition - Bimetallic - nickel brass clad
nickel center in copper-nickel ring
Circulation - 105'000 pcs.
Country of origin - Vatican City
Year of release - 2016
