2 Euro - John Paul II - 75th anniversary of the founding of the Vatican City State (2004)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Euro |
| Catalog Number | KM# 358 |
| Weight (g) | 8.5 |
| Diameter (mm) | 25.75 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.2 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Bi-metallic Nickel-Brass plated Nickel center in Copper-Nickel ring |
| Magnetic | |
| Currency Value (USD) | 2.15 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative |
Obverse
Engraved by Guido Veroi
Lettering:
75 o ANNO DELLO STATO
1929-2004
VEROI
L.D.S. INC
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
Description:
The inner part shows a schematic representation of the perimeter walls of the Vatican City with St Peter's Basilica in the foreground. Also in the inner part are the inscriptions '75 o ANNO DELLO STATO' and '1929-2004' as well as, in smaller letters, the name of the designer 'VEROI' and the initials of the engraver 'L.D.S. INC.'. The outer part of the coin features the twelve stars of the European Union and the inscription 'CITTA' DEL VATICANO'.
75 o ANNO DELLO STATO
1929-2004
VEROI
L.D.S. INC
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
Description:
The inner part shows a schematic representation of the perimeter walls of the Vatican City with St Peter's Basilica in the foreground. Also in the inner part are the inscriptions '75 o ANNO DELLO STATO' and '1929-2004' as well as, in smaller letters, the name of the designer 'VEROI' and the initials of the engraver 'L.D.S. INC.'. The outer part of the coin features the twelve stars of the European Union and the inscription 'CITTA' DEL VATICANO'.
Reverse
Engraved by Luc Luycx
Lettering:
2 EURO
LL
2 EURO
LL
Edge
Lettering:
2 *
Description:
Milled with inscription.
2 *
Description:
Milled with inscription.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 R | 100,000 | Common |