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2 Euro – Vatican City

Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: International Year of Astronomy
Vatican City
Context
Year: 2009
Issuer: Vatican City Issuer flag
Currency:
Euro
(since 2002)
Total mintage: 106,084
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: #14914
Value
Exchange value: 2 EUR = $2.36

Obverse

Description:
Issued for the International Year of Astronomy, this coin's inner design shows an allegory of planetary birth with astronomical instruments, inspired by Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel. The outer ring features the 12 stars of the European Union.
Inscription:
R

2009

ANNO INTERNAZIONALE DELL' ASTRONOMIA

CITTA' DEL VATICANO
Translation:
R

2009

International Year of Astronomy

Vatican City
Script: Latin
Language: Italian

Reverse

Description:
A map shows Europe borderless beside its face value.
Inscription:
2 EURO LL
Script: Latin
Engraver: Luc Luycx

Edge

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

Categories

Map
Space

Mints

NameMark
RomeR

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
2009R106,084

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