2 Euro Cent - John Paul II (2002 - 2005)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Euro Cent |
| Catalog Number | KM# 342 |
| Weight (g) | 3.06 |
| Diameter (mm) | 18.75 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.67 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Copper plated Steel |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.02 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
Obverse
Engraved by Guido Veroi
Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO 2004 GV · UPINC · R
Description:
Pope John Paul II facing left.
CITTA' DEL VATICANO 2004 GV · UPINC · R
Description:
Pope John Paul II facing left.
Reverse
Engraved by Luc Luycx
Lettering:
2
EURO
CENT
LL
Description:
Globe in the bottom right. Six fine lines cut diagonally behind the globe from each side of the coin and have twelve stars at their ends (reflective of the flag of Europe). To the top left is a large number 2 followed, in smaller text, by the words "Euro Cent". The designer's initials, LL, appear to the right of the globe.
2
EURO
CENT
LL
Description:
Globe in the bottom right. Six fine lines cut diagonally behind the globe from each side of the coin and have twelve stars at their ends (reflective of the flag of Europe). To the top left is a large number 2 followed, in smaller text, by the words "Euro Cent". The designer's initials, LL, appear to the right of the globe.
Edge
Description:
Plain with a continuous groove running round the coin.
Plain with a continuous groove running round the coin.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 R | 6,000 | Not Common | |
| 2002 R | 65,000 | In sets only | Unknown |
| 2002 R | 9,000 | Proof | Rare |
| 2003 R | 65,000 | In sets only | Not Common |
| 2003 R | 13,000 | Proof | Not Common |
| 2004 R | 85,000 | In sets only | Common |
| 2004 R | 16,000 | Proof | Not Common |
| 2005 R | 85,000 | In sets only | Common |
| 2005 R | 16,000 | Proof | Not Common |