2 Euro - Francis - 200th anniversary of the Vatican Guard (2016)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Euro |
| Catalog Number | KM# 484 |
| 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) | 2.35 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative |
Obverse
Engraved by Daniela Longo and Silvia Petrassi
Lettering:
CORPO DELLA GENDARMERIA 1816-2016
R
D. Longo
SP INC.
CITTÀ DEL VATICANO
Description:
Vatican Guard in front of the Dome of St. Peter’s Basilica. At the top, in semi-circle is the inscription ‘CORPO DELLA GENDARMERIA 1816-2016’. At the bottom, in semi-circle is the name of the issuing country. The mint mark ‘R’ appears at the left of the design and the name of the designer ‘D. Longo’ appears at the right. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
CORPO DELLA GENDARMERIA 1816-2016
R
D. Longo
SP INC.
CITTÀ DEL VATICANO
Description:
Vatican Guard in front of the Dome of St. Peter’s Basilica. At the top, in semi-circle is the inscription ‘CORPO DELLA GENDARMERIA 1816-2016’. At the bottom, in semi-circle is the name of the issuing country. The mint mark ‘R’ appears at the left of the design and the name of the designer ‘D. Longo’ appears at the right. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
Reverse
Engraved by Luc Luycx
Lettering:
2 EURO
LL
Description:
Map of Europe. Six fine lines cut across the map except where there is landmass and have a star at each end – reflecting the twelve stars on the flag of Europe. Across the map is the word EURO, and a large number 2 appears to the left hand side of the coin. The designer's initials LL.
2 EURO
LL
Description:
Map of Europe. Six fine lines cut across the map except where there is landmass and have a star at each end – reflecting the twelve stars on the flag of Europe. Across the map is the word EURO, and a large number 2 appears to the left hand side of the coin. The designer's initials LL.
Edge
Lettering:
2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 *
Description:
Reeded with inscription.
2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 *
Description:
Reeded with inscription.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 R | 95,000 | Unknown | |
| 2016 R | 10,000 | Proof | Unknown |