5 Euro Cents 2006-2013 [Vatican]

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5 Euro Cents 2006-2013 [Vatican]
  • Country: Vatican
  • Shape: Round
  • Weight: 3.92 g
  • Metal: Iron (Steel)
  • Composition: Fe(*)
  • Plating: Copper
  • Denomination: 5 euro cents
  • Currency: Euro
  • Orientation: Medal alignment
  • Summary: KM# 377
  • Diameter: 21.25 mm
  • Reverse
    In the central part, a large numeral 5 on the left. On the right, at the top, a two-line inscription in English 'EURO / CENT', meaning 'five euro cents'. Below the inscription, a symbolic depiction of the globe with the outlines of Europe against a background of six slanted parallel lines, with 12 stars at their ends. Near the rim on the right is the engraver's mark 'LL' for Luc Luycx.
  • Obverse
    Along the rim are 12 five-pointed stars symbolizing the Eurozone countries. At the top, the issuing country's name in Italian 'CITTA' DEL VATICANO' – 'Vatican City'. On the right, the year of issue 2013 and the letter 'R' – the mintmark of the Rome Mint. In the central part, a portrait of Pope Benedict XVI facing forward and inscriptions in Italian: 'ELF INC' – the personal mark of engraver Ettore Lorenzo Frapiccini and the artist's signature 'D.L.' for Daniela Longo.

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