2 Euro 2013, 28th International World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro [Vatican]

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Country: Vatican
Shape: Round
Weight: 8.5 g
Name: 28th International World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro
Metal: Nickel silver
Bimetal: center - nickel plated with nickel brass. ring - copper-nickel alloy
Designation: Cu-Ni-Zn
Plating: Nickel
Denomination: 2 Euro
Currency unit: Euro
Orientation: Medal alignment
Summary: KM# 446
Diameter: 25.75 mm

Reverse
In the central part, a large numeral 2 on the left, with the English inscription 'EURO' to its right – translating to '2 euro'. Below the letter 'O' is the engraver's mark of Luc Luycx 'LL'. The inscription is placed over the outlines of a map of Europe. Six vertical parallel lines extend upwards and downwards from it, ending in 12 stars.
Obverse
In the upper part, along the rim's curve in the outer ring, are 12 five-pointed stars symbolizing the Eurozone countries. On the left, in the inner circle: the event's serial number in Roman numerals 'XXVIII' – '28', the Italian abbreviation 'G.M.G.' (Giornata mondiale della gioventù) – 'World Youth Day', and the personal mark of engraver Roberto Mauri – 'm.INC'. Above, the issuing country's name in Italian 'CITTA' DEL VATICANO' – 'Vatican City'. On the right: the venue, the capital of Brazil 'RIO' – 'Rio de Janeiro', the issue date 2013, the letter 'R' – mintmark of the Italian Mint, and the signature of artist Patrizio Daniele – 'P.DANIELE'. The central part depicts the statue of Christ the Redeemer and 5 figures of dancing youths.