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2 Euro (Pope Paul VI) – Vatican City

Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: 125th Anniversary of the birth of Pope Paul VI
Vatican City
Context
Year: 2022
Issuer: Vatican City Issuer flag
Ruler: Francis
Currency:
(since 2002)
Total mintage: 76,250
Material
Diameter: 25.75 mm
Weight: 8.5 g
Thickness: 2.2 mm
Shape: Round
Composition: Bimetallic (Nickel brass center, Copper-nickel ring)
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
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References
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Numista: #335775
Value
Exchange value: 2 EUR = $2.36

Obverse

Description:
The coin shows the Pope smiling, arms outstretched in his characteristic greeting. He wears a cassock with a fascia bearing his pontifical coat of arms, along with his cape and cloak.
Inscription:
CITTA‘ DEL VATICANO

1897

2022

R

D.LONGO

PAPA PAOLO VI
Translation:
Vatican City

1897

2022

R

D. LONGO

Pope Paul VI
Script: Latin
Languages: Italian, Latin
Designer: Daniela Longo

Reverse

Description:
A Western Europe map spans the coin's right side, with "2 EURO" overlaid—the "2" in the Atlantic. Twelve stars flank the map, six above and six below, connected by six vertical stripes across the inner core.
Inscription:
2 EURO

LL
Script: Latin
Designer: Luc Luycx

Edge

Finely reeded with edge lettering: six times the sequence "2 * " alternately upright and inverted.
Legend:
2★2★2★2★2★2★

Mints

NameMark
RomeR

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
2022R67,000BU
2022R9,250Proof
🌱 Fairly Common