Vatican City 2 euro, 2006

5th centenary of the Swiss Pontifical Guard

Information

NumberKM# 394
CountryVatican City
PeriodEuropean Union (Euro) (2002 - 2026)
RulerBenedict XVI
CurrencyEuro
Coin typeCommemorative coins
Denomination2 euro
Year2006
Subject5th centenary of the Swiss Pontifical Guard
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 2006, Vatican City (5th centenary of the Swiss Pontifical Guard)

Star  Warrior 

Legend
1506
2006
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
GUARDIA SVIZZERA PONTIFICIA
O. ROSSI LDS INC
R

Creators: Maria Carmela Colaneri (MCC INC.), Orietta Rossi (O. ROSSI)

Reverse

2 euro 2006, Vatican City (5th centenary of the Swiss Pontifical Guard)

Geography 

Legend
2 EURO
LL

Creators: Luc Luycx (LL)

Mintage

MintMarkMintage
UNCBUProof
Italy, RomeR-100.000-


Collection

 2006SET$ *****  
Offers
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