Vatican City 2 euro, 2005

20th World Youth Day held in Cologne in August 2005

Information

NumberKM# 374
CountryVatican City
PeriodEuropean Union (Euro) (2002 - 2026)
RulerBenedict XVI
CurrencyEuro
Coin typeCommemorative coins
Denomination2 euro
Year2005
Subject20th World Youth Day held in Cologne in August 2005
Edge typeReeded with lettering
Edge description'2 ★ 2 ★ 2 ★ 2 ★ 2 ★ 2 ★ '
ShapeRound
AlignmentMedal (0°)
CompositionBi-Metallic: Nickel-Brass plated Nickel center, Copper-Nickel ring
Weight (g)8.5
Diameter (mm)25.75
Thickness (mm)2.2

Obverse:

2 euro 2005, Vatican City (20th World Youth Day held in Cologne in August 2005)

Star  Temple 

Legend
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
D. LONGO ELF INC
R
XX GIORNATA MONDIALE DELLA GIOVENTU'

Creators: Daniela Longo (LONGO), Ettore Lorenzo Frapiccini (ELF INC.)

Reverse

2 euro 2005, Vatican City (20th World Youth Day held in Cologne in August 2005)

Geography 

Legend
2 EURO
LL

Creators: Luc Luycx (LL)

Mintage

MintMarkMintage
UNCBUProof
Italy, RomeR-100.000-


Collection

 2005SET$ *****  
Offers
-user2005 $ 240-user2005 $ 245-user2005 $ 273-user2005 $ 335