Vatican - Euro Coins

VATICAN euro. The Vatican City State, has put into circulation the eight different Euro coins.

The eight denominations of Euro coins vary in size, colour and thickness according to their values, which are 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 Eurocent or Euro 1 and Euro 2. One Euro is divided into 100 cent (Eurocent).
Milled edges have been introduced to make it easier - especially for those with impaired sight - to recognize different values. The euro coins were also produced according to advanced technical specifications that make reproduction extremely difficult and easy to detect. Particular care has been taken to include unique security features on the 1 euro and  2 euro coins. Sophisticated bi-metal technology has been incorporated into the 1 euro and  2 euro coins which, together with lettering around the edge of the 2 euro coin, prevents counterfeiting. You will find lettering around the edge of the 2 euro coin. The euro coins incorporate the safest machine - readable characteristics and can be used in vending machines throughout the euro area, irrespective of the Member State which issued them.
Luc Luycx of the Royal Belgian Mint won a European wide competition to design the euro coins; one side of each coin is common to all euro area countries, the reverse side of each coin shows individual designs relating to the respective Member State. Euro coins can be used anywhere in the euro area, regardless of their national sides.
The common side of the eight coins shows one of three designs common to all 12 euro area countries showing different maps of Europe surrounded by the 12 stars of the European Union.
The country specific side of the coins shows designs relating to the respective Member State, surrounded by the 12 stars of the European Union.
The Numismatic Office of the Governatorate of the Vatican City State is glad to inform you that from March 1, 2002, the Vatican Euros will come into circulation.

The country specific side of the Euro coins showsthe profile of His Holiness John Paul II, Sovereign of the Vatican City State, on the coin sides of  10  20  and  50 cents and of  and  2   euro.  This portrait has been drawn by the sculptor Prof. Guido Veroi. The image has been engraved by Uliana Pernazza.

 

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The reverse side is common to all countries, while the obverse shows His Holiness Francis, Sovereign of Vatican City State, the text “CITTÀ DEL VATICANO" and twelve stars. PONTIFICATE OF POPE FRANCIS - EURO COINS PROOF VERSION - YEAR 2014 3 March 2014 TECHNICAL DATA Proof Version Number of coins: 8 Nominal value: 2 and 1 Euro, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2, 1 Eurocent 1, 2 and 5 Eurocent: Gabriella. Titotto (sculptor) - Ettore Lorenzo Frapiccini (engraver) 10, 20 and 50 Eurocent: Orietta Rossi (sculptor) - Luciana De Simoni (engraver) 1 and 2 Euro: Patrizio Daniele (sculptor) - Maria Carmela Colaneri (engraver) Mintage: 10,000 series Mint: IPZS (Italy) 20 Euro Silver coin Nominal value: 20 Euro Title: Ag 925/1000 Diameter: 36 mm Weight: 26 g Outer rim: Milled Version: Proof Sculptor: Mariangela Crisciotti Engraver: Ettore Lorenzo Frapiccini Mintage: 8,000 coins Mint: IPZS (Italy) PONTIFICATE OF POPE FRANCIS - EURO COINS PROOF VERSION - YEAR 2014 PONTIFICATE OF POPE FRANCIS - EURO COINS PROOF VERSION - YEAR 2014 The Numismatic Philatelic and Office of Vatican City State presents a new series of Euro coins as proof version bearing the date 2014. The series is composed of eight values, with the reverse having the same technical characteristics required for all Member States of the European single currency. On the obverse side is a portrait of His Holiness Francis, Sovereign of Vatican City State, the words “CITTÀ DEL VATICANO" and twelve stars. The theme chosen this year for the coin issue is the “Canonization of Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II". The 20 euro silver coin is dedicated to Pope John XXIII and the 50 euro gold coin to Pope John Paul II. The depictions are the work of artists Mariangela Crisciotti and Chiara Principe. Canonization of Popes John XXIII and John Paul II 3 March 2014 TECHNICAL DATA Obverse: coat of arms of Pope Francis with text FRANCISCVS PP. A.D. MMXIV Reverse: profile of Saints John XXIII and John Paul II with text "IOANNES XXIII ET IOANNES PAV LVS II SANCTI PROCLAMANTVR XXVII APR. MMXIV" Sculptor: Daniela Longo Mint: Picchiani&Barlacchi (Italy) Bronze Medal Canonization of Popes John XXIII and John Paul II Canonization of Popes John XXIII and John Paul II On 27 April 2014 His Holiness Pope Francis will proclaim Saints his predecessors John XXIII and John Paul II. It will mark a special moment of joy and prayer for the faithful around the world who will gather in St. Peter’s Square, but also the start of a journey to eternal glory celebrated by the Catholic Church. Blessed John XXIII is commonly known as “Good Pope John". The name recalls not only the physical features of his face, remembered affectionately by so many faithful, but also his nature as a caring shepherd who never missed an opportunity to offer consolation with just a few simple words for those in need. His fundamental historical inspiration was to convoke the Second Vatican Council, which he strongly desired and opened on 11 October 1962. The Council marked a turning point in the Church’s history. Pope John XXIII died on 3 June 1963, and it was during the sad days of bidding him farewell that it became clear how widely he was loved and how crucial his Magisterium was. Pope John Paul II guided the Church into the new millennium. He is considered one of the most significant and influential popes in modern history, not only by the Church, but the entire world. Here are just a few of the more prominent aspects which sum up his extraordinary pontificate: apostolic journeys around the world; commitment to ecumenical dialogue; constant defense of moral values, life and the family; his close rapport with people and especially the youth, the promulgation of the Catechism of the Catholic Church; the spirit with which he faced illness, especially during his final days. Canonization of Popes John XXIII and John Paul II 3 March 2014 TECHNICAL DATA Obverse: coat of arms of Pope Francis with text FRANCISCVS PP. A.D. MMXIV Reverse: profile of Saints John XXIII and John Paul II with text "IOANNES XXIII ET IOANNES PAV LVS II SANCTI PROCLAMANTVR XXVII APR. MMXIV" Sculptor: Daniela Longo Mint: Picchiani&Barlacchi (Italy) Silver Medal Title: Ag 925/1000 Diameter: 35 mm Legal weight: 23 g Mintage: 7,000 medals PONTIFICATE OF POPE FRANCIS EURO COINS - YEAR 2014 PONTIFICATE OF POPE FRANCIS EURO COINS - YEAR 2014 3 March 2014 TECHNICAL DATA BU Version Sculptor: Orietta Rossi Engraver: Luciana De Simoni Mintage: 70.000 pieces Size: 85,5 x 54 mm Printer: Lada (Italy) Mint: IPZS (Italy) PONTIFICATE OF POPE FRANCIS EURO COINS - YEAR 2014 PONTIFICATE OF POPE FRANCIS VATICAN COIN CARD N. 5 - YEAR 2014 The Philatelic and Numismatic Office presents the Vatican Coin Card n. 5, a blister card showing the Holy Father with a 50 cent euro coin bearing the date 2014.

 VATICAN euro. The Vatican City State, has put into circulation the eight different Euro coins.  The eight denominations of Euro coins vary in size, colour and thickness according to their values, which are 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 Eurocent or Euro 1 and Euro 2. One Euro is divided into 100 cent (Eurocent).  Milled edges have been introduced to make it easier - especially for those with impaired sight - to recognize different values. The euro coins were also produced according to advanced technical specifications that make reproduction extremely difficult and easy to detect. Particular care has been taken to include unique security features on the 1 euro and  2 euro coins. Sophisticated bi-metal technology has been incorporated into the 1 euro and  2 euro coins which, together with lettering around the edge of the 2 euro coin, prevents counterfeiting. You will find lettering around the edge of the 2 euro coin. The euro coins incorporate the safest machine - readable characteristics and can be used in vending machines throughout the euro area, irrespective of the Member State which issued them.

Luc Luycx of the Royal Belgian Mint won a European wide competition to design the euro coins; one side of each coin is common to all euro area countries, the reverse side of each coin shows individual designs relating to the respective Member State. Euro coins can be used anywhere in the euro area, regardless of their national sides.

The common side of the eight coins shows one of three designs common to all 12 euro area countries showing different maps of Europe surrounded by the 12 stars of the European Union.

The country specific side of the coins shows designs relating to the respective Member State, surrounded by the 12 stars of the European Union.

The Numismatic Office of the Governatorate of the Vatican City State is glad to inform you that from March 1, 2002, the Vatican Euros will come into circulation.

The country specific side of the Euro coins showsthe profile of His Holiness John Paul II, Sovereign of the Vatican City State, on the coin sides of  1  ,  2  ,  5  ,  10  ,  20  and  50 cents and of  1  and  2   euro.  This portrait has been drawn by the sculptor Prof. Guido Veroi. The image has been engraved by Uliana Pernazza.