2 Euro Cents - Benedict XVI

Obverse

The three-quarters portrait of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI is encircled by the inscription "CITTA' DEL VATICANO" (Vatican City) and the twelve stars of Europe.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO • 2006
R
D. L.
LDS INC.

Translation:
VATICAN CITY • 2006
R
D. L.
LDS INC.

Engravers: Daniela Longo, Luciana De Simoni

Reverse

A globe, next to the face value, shows Europe in relation to Africa and Asia.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2
EURO
CENT
LL

Engraver: Luc Luycx

Edge

Smooth with a groove running circumferentially around the edge of the coin.

© Cyrillius

Mint

Present in sets

• Vatican 2006 Proof Coin Set
• Vatican 2006 BU Coin Set (Benedict XVI)
• Vatican 2007 Proof Coin Set
• Vatican 2007 BU Coin Set (Benedict XVI)
• Vatican 2008 Proof Coin Set
• Vatican 2008 BU Coin Set (Benedict XVI)
• Vatican 2009 Proof Coin Set
• Vatican 2009 BU Coin Set (Benedict XVI)
• Vatican 2010 Proof Coin Set (Caravaggio Silver Medal)
• Vatican 2010 Proof Coin Set (Caravaggio Gold Medal)
• Vatican 2010 BU Coin Set (Benedict XVI)
• Vatican 2011 Proof Coin Set (Gold Medal)
• Vatican 2011 Proof Coin Set (Silver Medal)
• Vatican 2011 BU Mint Set
• Vatican 2012 Proof Coin Set (20 Euro Silver coin)
• Vatican 2012 BU Mint Set
• Vatican 2012 Proof Coin Set (50 Euro Gold coin)
• Vatican 2013 Proof Coin Set (20 Euro Silver coin)
• Vatican 2013 Proof Coin Set (50 Euro Gold coin)
• Vatican 2013 BU Coin Set (Benedict XVI)

See also

• Map
• Religious figure

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