2008-2013 - Pope Benedict XVI 2nd Map 50 Cent

These glittering gems are legal tender coinage of the European Union. The Vatican City 50c coin depicts Pope Benedict XVI on the obverse. Struck in Nordic Gold, the composition is 89% copper, 5% aluminium, 5% zinc, and 1% tin. Nordic Gold actually contains no gold, but is non-allergenic, has antimicrobial properties, and offers resistance to tarnishing. Pope Benedict XVI has announced that he will be stepping down at the end of February after almost 8 years of service as the Pope of the Catholic Church. He becomes the first Pope to resign in nearly 600 years. Commemorate Benedicts time as Pope with a commemorative half Euro coin issued by the Vatican in 2012.




KM#387 50 CENT EURO CENT
7.8000 g., Brass, 24.25 mm. Ruler: Benedict XVI Rev: Relief map of Western Europe, stars, lines and value Edge: Reeded

DATE Mintage
MMVIII (2008) R 85k In Sets Only
MMVIII (2008) R 16k Proof
2009 R 85k In Sets Only
2009 R 16K Proof
2010 R 94k In Sets Only
2010 R 15K Proof
2011 R 94k
2011 R 15k Proof
2012 R 94k
2012 R 15k Proof
2013 R 95k
2013 R 15k Proof

ISBN REF: 1440235686, 9781440235689






50 Euro Cent - Benedict XVI 2nd Map
KM# 387

Features
Country: Vatican City
Years: 2008-2013
Value: 50 Euro Cent (0.5 EUR = 0.68 USD)
Metal Nordic Gold
Weight 7.8 g
Diameter 24.25 mm
Thickness 2.38 mm
Engravers
- Daniela Longo (obverse)
- Luc Luycx (reverse)
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑

Obverse
Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO • 2010
R D. L. MAC INC.

Reverse
Lettering: 50 EURO CENT LL

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