2 Euro - Benedictus XVI (International Year of Astronomy) Coin

2 Euro - Benedictus XVI (International Year of Astronomy)

Country: Vatican City
Denomination: 2 Euro 2 EUR = 2.32 USD
Year: 2009
Material: Bi-Metallic Nickel-brass clad Nickel center in Copper-nickel ring
Weight: 8.5 g
Shape: Round
Diameter: 25.75 mm
Type: Non circulating coin
Catalog list: vatican city

Description:

Obverse

This coin was issued on the occasion of the International Year of Astronomy. The inner part of the coin depicts an allegory of the birth of the stars and planets together with several astronomical instruments. The design is inspired by Michelangelo's frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.

Reverse

A map, next to the facial value, shows the European continent without borders.

Related Coins

5000 Lire - Ioannes Pavlvs II (Easter Sunday)

276 0 comments

Country: Vatican City / Denomination: 5000 Lire (5000 VAL)
Year: 2001 / Material: Silver (.835)

Find on eBay View All Details

50 Lire - Ioannes XXIII (Second Ecumenical Council)

264 0 comments

Country: Vatican City / Denomination: 50 Lire (50 VAL)
Year: 1962 / Material: Stainless Steel

Find on eBay View All Details

500 Lire - Ioannes Pavlvs II

254 0 comments

Country: Vatican City / Denomination: 500 Lire (500 VAL)
Year: 1981 / Material: Silver (.835)

Find on eBay View All Details

2 Lire - Pivs XII

218 0 comments

Country: Vatican City / Denomination: 2 Lire (2 VAL)
Year: 1939 / Material: Nickel

Find on eBay View All Details

500 Lire - Ioannes Pavlvs II

380 0 comments

Country: Vatican City / Denomination: 500 Lire (500 VAL)
Year: 1989 / Material: Bi-Metallic Aluminium-bronze center in Stainless Steel ring

Find on eBay View All Details