Euro_gold_and_silver_commemorative_coins_(Vatican)
The Vatican City, even though not a member of the European Union, is a member of the Eurozone. Since 2002 it has had a special agreement with the EU that allows this microstate to mint a limited number of euro coins. This article is specifically about the euro gold and silver (or other precious metals) commemorative coins of the Vatican City and does not cover the pre-euro commemorative coins.[1][2][3][4]
This article needs to be updated. (December 2012) |
Main article: euro gold and silver commemorative coins
See also: €2 commemorative coins
See also: commemorative coins of Vatican City
Quick Facts State of the Vatican CityStato della Città del Vaticano (in Italian), ISO 3166 code ...
State of the Vatican City Stato della Città del Vaticano (in Italian) | |
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ISO 3166 code | VA |
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More information Europe, a Project of Peace and Unity, No Peace without Justice, No Justice without Forgiveness ...
Europe, a Project of Peace and Unity | ||||
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Designer: Paolo Borghi | Mint: - | |||
Value: €5 | Alloy: Ag. 925/1000 | Quantity: 10,000 | Quality: Proof | |
Issued: 10.09.2002 | Diameter: 32 mm | Weight: 18 g | Issue Price: €37 | |
The inscription +++TOTUS TUUS+++MMII is written around the circumference of this coin. | ||||
No Peace without Justice, No Justice without Forgiveness | ||||
Designer: Floriano Bodini | Mint: - | |||
Value: €10 | Alloy: Ag. 925/1000 | Quantity: 10,000 | Quality: Proof | |
Issued: 16.12.2002 | Diameter: 34 mm | Weight: 22 g | Issue Price: €45 | |
"No Peace without Justice, No Justice without Forgiveness" this was the message of the late John Paul II in a speech given on 1 January 2002, World Peace Day.[clarification needed] | ||||
Noel's Arch | ||||
Designer: Floriano Bodini | Mint: - | |||
Value: €20 | Alloy: Au 917/1000 | Quantity: 2,800 | Quality: Proof | |
Issued: 16.12.2002 | Diameter: 21 mm | Weight: 6 g | Issue Price: €152 | |
This coin makes part of a 3 years programme entitled "The Roots of Faith", thus, more coins under the same programme were released in 2003 and 2004. | ||||
Abraham's Sacrifice | ||||
Designer: Floriano Bodini | Mint: - | |||
Value: €50 | Alloy: Au 917/1000 | Quantity: 2,800 | Quality: Proof | |
Issued: 16.12.2002 | Diameter: 28 mm | Weight: 15 g | Issue Price: €380 | |
This coin makes part of a 3 years programme entitled "The Roots of Faith", thus, more coins under the same programme were released in 2003 and 2004. |
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More information Rosary's Year, 25th Anniv of the Pontification of John Paul II ...
Rosary's Year | ||||
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Designer: Roberto Mauri | Mint: - | |||
Value: €5 | Alloy: Ag 925/1000 | Quantity: 10,000 | Quality: unknown | |
Issued: 14.10.2003 | Diameter: 32 mm | Weight: 18 g | Issue Price: €40 | |
25th Anniv of the Pontification of John Paul II | ||||
Designer: Amalia Mistichelli | Mint: - | |||
Value: €10 | Alloy: Ag 925/1000 | Quantity: 10,000 | Quality: unknown | |
Issued: 14.10.2003 | Diameter: 34 mm | Weight: 22 g | Issue Price: €40 | |
Moses Saved from the River | ||||
Designer: Floriano Bodini | Mint: - | |||
Value: €20 | Alloy: Au 917/1000 | Quantity: 2,800 | Quality: unknown | |
Issued: 14.10.2003 | Diameter: 21 mm | Weight: 6 g | Issue Price: €152 | |
This coin makes part of a 3 years programme entitled "The Roots of Faith". The first series of coins was issued in 2002. | ||||
Ten Commandments | ||||
Designer: Floriano Bodini | Mint: - | |||
Value: €50 | Alloy: Au 917/1000 | Quantity: 2,800 | Quality: unknown | |
Issued: 14.10.2003 | Diameter: 28 mm | Weight: 15 g | Issue Price: €380 | |
This coin makes part of a 3 years programme entitled "The Roots of Faith". The first series of coins was issued in 2002. |
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More information 150th Anniv. of the Proclamation of the "Dogma of the Immaculate Conception", "World Day of Peace 2004" International Right, a Way for the Peace ...
150th Anniv. of the Proclamation of the "Dogma of the Immaculate Conception" | ||||
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Designer: Amalia Mistichelli | Mint: - | |||
Value: €5 | Alloy: Ag. 925/1000 | Quantity: 13,000 | Quality: unknown | |
Issued: 28.10.2004 | Diameter: 32 mm | Weight: 18 g | Issue Price: €43 | |
"World Day of Peace 2004" International Right, a Way for the Peace | ||||
Designer: Amalia Mistichelli | Mint: - | |||
Value: €10 | Alloy: Ag. 925/1000 | Quantity: 13,000 | Quality: unknown | |
Issued: 28.10.2004 | Diameter: 34 mm | Weight: 22 g | Issue Price: €51 | |
David and Goliath | ||||
Designer: Floriano Bodini | Mint: - | |||
Value: €20 | Alloy: Gold 917/1000 | Quantity: 3,050 | Quality: Proof | |
Issued: 28.10.2004 | Diameter: 21 mm | Weight: 6 g | Issue Price: €152 | |
This coin together with another one end the series of 6 coins entitled "The Roots of Faith" which were released over the span of 3 years, two per year. | ||||
The Judgment of Solomon | ||||
Designer: Floriano Bodini | Mint: - | |||
Value: €50 | Alloy: Gold 917/1000 | Quantity: 3,050 | Quality: Proof | |
Issued: 28.10.2004 | Diameter: 28 mm | Weight: 15 g | Issue Price: €380 | |
This coin together with another one end the series of 6 coins entitled "The Roots of Faith" which were released over the span of 3 years, two per year. |
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More information Vacant Papal See, 60th Anniversary of the End of the Second World War ...
Vacant Papal See | ||||
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Designer: Daniela Longo | Mint: - | |||
Value: €5 | Alloy: Ag. 925/1000 | Quantity: 13,440 | Quality: unknown | |
Issued: 30.06.2005 | Diameter: 32 mm | Weight: 18 g | Issue Price: €50 | |
John Paul II died in 2005 thus the papal see post became vacant. During this period the Vatican City issued this commemorative coin. | ||||
60th Anniversary of the End of the Second World War | ||||
Designer: Orietta Rossi | Mint: - | |||
Value: €5 | Alloy: Ag. 925/1000 | Quantity: 13,000 | Quality: Proof | |
Issued: 06.12.2005 | Diameter: 32 mm | Weight: 18 g | Issue Price: €50 | |
This was the first commemorative coin to depict pope Benedict XVI. | ||||
The Eucharistic Year | ||||
Designer: Guido Veroi | Mint: - | |||
Value: €10 | Alloy: Ag. 925/1000 | Quantity: 13,000 | Quality: Proof | |
Issued: 06.12.2005 | Diameter: 34 mm | Weight: 22 g | Issue Price: €60 | |
The Sacraments of Christian Initiation: Baptism | ||||
Designer: Guido Veroi & Daniela Fusco | Mint: - | |||
Value: €20 | Alloy: Au 917/1000 | Quantity: 3,046 | Quality: Proof | |
Issued: 06.12.2005 | Diameter: 21 mm | Weight: 6 g | Issue Price: €160 | |
Three out of the seven sacraments are considered as vital for the Christian faith initiation, these are baptism, confirmation and the Eucharist. The Vatican dedicated a 3 years programme (2005-2007) for these 3 sacraments, a year for each. The 2005 coins were dedicated to baptism. | ||||
The Sacraments of Christian Initiation: Baptism | ||||
Designer: Guido Veroi & Daniela Fusco | Mint: - | |||
Value: €50 | Alloy: Au 917/1000 | Quantity: 3,044 | Quality: Proof | |
Issued: 06.12.2005 | Diameter: 28 mm | Weight: 15 g | Issue Price: €400 | |
Three out of the seven sacraments are considered as vital for the Christian faith initiation, these are baptism, confirmation and the Eucharist. The Vatican dedicated a 3 years programme (2005-2007) for these 3 sacraments, a year for each. The 2005 coins were dedicated to baptism. |
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More information Gian Lorenzo Bernini, World Day of Peace: 'In Truth, Peace' ...
Gian Lorenzo Bernini | ||||
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Designer: Gabriella Titotto | Mint: - | |||
Value: €10 | Alloy: Silver 925/1000 | Quantity: 14,160 | Quality: Proof | |
Issued: 09.11.2006 | Diameter: 34 mm | Weight: 22 g | Issue Price: €60 | |
World Day of Peace: 'In Truth, Peace' | ||||
Designer: Damela Longo | Mint: - | |||
Value: €5 | Alloy: Silver 925/1000 | Quantity: 14,160 | Quality: Proof | |
Issued: 09.11.2006 | Diameter: 32 mm | Weight: 18 g | Issue Price: €50 | |
The Sacraments of Christian Initiation: Confirmation | ||||
Designer: Guido Veroi | Mint: - | |||
Value: €20 | Alloy: Au 917/1000 | Quantity: 3,326 | Quality: Proof | |
Issued: 09.11.2006 | Diameter: 21 mm | Weight: 6 g | Issue Price: €160 | |
Three out of the seven sacraments are considered as vital for the Christian faith initiation, these are baptism, confirmation and the Eucharist. The Vatican dedicated a 3 years programme (2005-2007) for these 3 sacraments, a year for each. The 2006 coins were dedicated to confirmation. | ||||
The Sacraments of Christian Initiation: Confirmation | ||||
Designer: Guido Veroi | Mint: - | |||
Value: €50 | Alloy: Au 917/1000 | Quantity: 3,324 | Quality: Proof | |
Issued: 09.11.2006 | Diameter: 28 mm | Weight: 15 g | Issue Price: €400 | |
Three out of the seven sacraments are considered as vital for the Christian faith initiation, these are baptism, confirmation and the Eucharist. The Vatican dedicated a 3 years programme (2005-2007) for these 3 sacraments, a year for each. The 2006 coins were dedicated to confirmation. |
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More information 81st World Mission Day: All the Churches for all the World, World Day of Peace: The human person, the heart of peace ...
81st World Mission Day: All the Churches for all the World | ||||
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Designer: Orietta Rossi | Mint: - | |||
Value: €5 | Alloy: Ag 925/1000 | Quantity: 13,694 | Quality: Proof | |
Issued: 23.10.2007 | Diameter: 32 mm | Weight: 18 g | Issue Price: €50 | |
World Day of Peace: The human person, the heart of peace | ||||
Designer: De Seta - Masini | Mint: - | |||
Value: €10 | Alloy: Ag 925/1000 | Quantity: 13,693 | Quality: Proof | |
Issued: 23.10.2007 | Diameter: 34 mm | Weight: 22 g | Issue Price: €60 | |
The Sacraments of Christian Initiation: Eucharist | ||||
Designer: Guido Veroi | Mint: - | |||
Value: €20 | Alloy: Au 917/1000 | Quantity: 3,426 | Quality: Proof | |
Issued: 23.10.2007 | Diameter: 21 mm | Weight: 6 g | Issue Price: €160 | |
Three out of the seven sacraments are considered as vital for the Christian faith initiation, these are baptism, confirmation and the Eucharist. The Vatican dedicated a 3 years programme (2005-2007) for these 3 sacraments, a year for each. The 2007 coins were dedicated to the Eucharist. | ||||
The Sacraments of Christian Initiation: Eucharist | ||||
Designer: Guido Veroi | Mint: - | |||
Value: €50 | Alloy: Au 917/1000 | Quantity: 3,424 | Quality: Proof | |
Issued: 23.10.2007 | Diameter: 28 mm | Weight: 5 g | Issue Price: €400 | |
Three out of the seven sacraments are considered as vital for the Christian faith initiation, these are baptism, confirmation and the Eucharist. The Vatican dedicated a 3 years programme (2005-2007) for these 3 sacraments, a year for each. The 2007 coins were dedicated to the Eucharist. |
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More information The Sistine Chapel - The Creation of Man ...
The Sistine Chapel -
The Creation of Man | ||||
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Designer: Uliana Pernazza | Mint: - | |||
Value: €100 | Alloy: Au. 917/1000 | Quantity: 960 | Quality: Proof | |
Issued: 24.06.2008 | Diameter: 35 mm | Weight: 30 g | Issue Price: €980 | |
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