The Vatican City, even though not a member of the European Union, is a member of the Eurozone. Since 2002, it has had a special agreement with the EU that allows this microstate to mint a limited number of euro coins. These are limited specifically to commemorative coins made of silver and other precious and semi-precious metals minted by the Vatican City, and do not include pre-2002 commemorative coins.La Santa Sede - Città del Vaticano - Servizi - Ufficio Filatelico e Numismatico
2002 Coinage
Europe, a Project of Peace and Unity Designer: Paolo Borghi Mint: - Value: €5 Alloy: Ag. 925/1000 Quantity: 10,000 Quality: Proof Issued: 10.09.2002 Diameter: 32 mm Weight: 18 g Issue Price: €37 The inscription +++TOTUS TUUS+++MMII is written around the circumference of this coin. No Peace without Justice, No Justice without Forgiveness Designer: Floriano Bodini Mint: - Value: €10 Alloy: Ag. 925/1000 Quantity: 10,000 Quality: Proof Issued: 16.12.2002 Diameter: 34 mm Weight: 22 g Issue Price: €45 "No Peace without Justice, No Justice without Forgiveness" this was the message of the late John Paul II in a speech given on 1 January 2002, World Peace Day. Noel's Arch Designer: Floriano Bodini Mint: - Value: €20 Alloy: Au 917/1000 Quantity: 2,800 Quality: Proof Issued: 16.12.2002 Diameter: 21 mm Weight: 6 g Issue Price: €152 This coin makes part of a 3 years programme entitled "The Roots of Faith", thus, more coins under the same programme were released in 2003 and 2004. Abraham's Sacrifice Designer: Floriano Bodini Mint: - Value: €50 Alloy: Au 917/1000 Quantity: 2,800 Quality: Proof Issued: 16.12.2002 Diameter: 28 mm Weight: 15 g Issue Price: €380 This coin makes part of a 3 years programme entitled "The Roots of Faith", thus, more coins under the same programme were released in 2003 and 2004.
2003 Coinage
Rosary's Year Designer: Roberto Mauri Mint: - Value: €5 Alloy: Ag 925/1000 Quantity: 10,000 Quality: unknown Issued: 14.10.2003 Diameter: 32 mm Weight: 18 g Issue Price: €40 25th Anniv of the Pontification of John Paul II Designer: Amalia Mistichelli Mint: - Value: €10 Alloy: Ag 925/1000 Quantity: 10,000 Quality: unknown Issued: 14.10.2003 Diameter: 34 mm Weight: 22 g Issue Price: €40 Moses Saved from the River Designer: Floriano Bodini Mint: - Value: €20 Alloy: Au 917/1000 Quantity: 2,800 Quality: unknown Issued: 14.10.2003 Diameter: 21 mm Weight: 6 g Issue Price: €152 This coin makes part of a 3 years programme entitled "The Roots of Faith". The first series of coins was issued in 2002. Ten Commandments Designer: Floriano Bodini Mint: - Value: €50 Alloy: Au 917/1000 Quantity: 2,800 Quality: unknown Issued: 14.10.2003 Diameter: 28 mm Weight: 15 g Issue Price: €380 This coin makes part of a 3 years programme entitled "The Roots of Faith". The first series of coins was issued in 2002.
2004 Coinage
150th Anniv. of the Proclamation of the "Dogma of the Immaculate Conception" Designer: Amalia Mistichelli Mint: - Value: €5 Alloy: Ag. 925/1000 Quantity: 13,000 Quality: unknown Issued: 28.10.2004 Diameter: 32 mm Weight: 18 g Issue Price: €43 "World Day of Peace 2004" International Right, a Way for the Peace Designer: Amalia Mistichelli Mint: - Value: €10 Alloy: Ag. 925/1000 Quantity: 13,000 Quality: unknown Issued: 28.10.2004 Diameter: 34 mm Weight: 22 g Issue Price: €51 David and Goliath Designer: Floriano Bodini Mint: - Value: €20 Alloy: Gold 917/1000 Quantity: 3,050 Quality: Proof Issued: 28.10.2004 Diameter: 21 mm Weight: 6 g Issue Price: €152 This coin together with another one end the series of 6 coins entitled "The Roots of Faith" which were released over the span of 3 years, two per year. The Judgment of Solomon Designer: Floriano Bodini Mint: - Value: €50 Alloy: Gold 917/1000 Quantity: 3,050 Quality: Proof Issued: 28.10.2004 Diameter: 28 mm Weight: 15 g Issue Price: €380 This coin together with another one end the series of 6 coins entitled "The Roots of Faith" which were released over the span of 3 years, two per year.
2005 Coinage
Vacant Papal See Designer: Daniela Longo Mint: - Value: €5 Alloy: Ag. 925/1000 Quantity: 13,440 Quality: unknown Issued: 30.06.2005 Diameter: 32 mm Weight: 18 g Issue Price: €50 John Paul II died in 2005 thus the papal see post became vacant. During this period the Vatican City issued this commemorative coin. 60th Anniversary of the End of the Second World War Designer: Orietta Rossi Mint: - Value: €5 Alloy: Ag. 925/1000 Quantity: 13,000 Quality: Proof Issued: 06.12.2005 Diameter: 32 mm Weight: 18 g Issue Price: €50 This was the first commemorative coin to depict pope Benedict XVI. The Eucharistic Year Designer: Guido Veroi Mint: - Value: €10 Alloy: Ag. 925/1000 Quantity: 13,000 Quality: Proof Issued: 06.12.2005 Diameter: 34 mm Weight: 22 g Issue Price: €60 The Sacraments of Christian Initiation: Baptism Designer: Guido Veroi & Daniela Fusco Mint: - Value: €20 Alloy: Au 917/1000 Quantity: 3,046 Quality: Proof Issued: 06.12.2005 Diameter: 21 mm Weight: 6 g Issue Price: €160 Three out of the seven sacraments are considered as vital for the Christian faith initiation, these are baptism, confirmation and the Eucharist. The Vatican dedicated a 3 years programme (2005-2007) for these 3 sacraments, a year for each. The 2005 coins were dedicated to baptism. The Sacraments of Christian Initiation: Baptism Designer: Guido Veroi & Daniela Fusco Mint: - Value: €50 Alloy: Au 917/1000 Quantity: 3,044 Quality: Proof Issued: 06.12.2005 Diameter: 28 mm Weight: 15 g Issue Price: €400 Three out of the seven sacraments are considered as vital for the Christian faith initiation, these are baptism, confirmation and the Eucharist. The Vatican dedicated a 3 years programme (2005-2007) for these 3 sacraments, a year for each. The 2005 coins were dedicated to baptism.
2006 Coinage
Gian Lorenzo Bernini Designer: Gabriella Titotto Mint: - Value: €10 Alloy: Silver 925/1000 Quantity: 14,160 Quality: Proof Issued: 09.11.2006 Diameter: 34 mm Weight: 22 g Issue Price: €60 World Day of Peace: 'In Truth, Peace' Designer: Damela Longo Mint: - Value: €5 Alloy: Silver 925/1000 Quantity: 14,160 Quality: Proof Issued: 09.11.2006 Diameter: 32 mm Weight: 18 g Issue Price: €50 The Sacraments of Christian Initiation: Confirmation Designer: Guido Veroi Mint: - Value: €20 Alloy: Au 917/1000 Quantity: 3,326 Quality: Proof Issued: 09.11.2006 Diameter: 21 mm Weight: 6 g Issue Price: €160 Three out of the seven sacraments are considered as vital for the Christian faith initiation, these are baptism, confirmation and the Eucharist. The Vatican dedicated a 3 years programme (2005-2007) for these 3 sacraments, a year for each. The 2006 coins were dedicated to confirmation. The Sacraments of Christian Initiation: Confirmation Designer: Guido Veroi Mint: - Value: €50 Alloy: Au 917/1000 Quantity: 3,324 Quality: Proof Issued: 09.11.2006 Diameter: 28 mm Weight: 15 g Issue Price: €400 Three out of the seven sacraments are considered as vital for the Christian faith initiation, these are baptism, confirmation and the Eucharist. The Vatican dedicated a 3 years programme (2005-2007) for these 3 sacraments, a year for each. The 2006 coins were dedicated to confirmation.
2007 Coinage
81st World Mission Day: All the Churches for all the World Designer: Orietta Rossi Mint: - Value: €5 Alloy: Ag 925/1000 Quantity: 13,694 Quality: Proof Issued: 23.10.2007 Diameter: 32 mm Weight: 18 g Issue Price: €50 World Day of Peace: The human person, the heart of peace Designer: De Seta - Masini Mint: - Value: €10 Alloy: Ag 925/1000 Quantity: 13,693 Quality: Proof Issued: 23.10.2007 Diameter: 34 mm Weight: 22 g Issue Price: €60 The Sacraments of Christian Initiation: Eucharist Designer: Guido Veroi Mint: - Value: €20 Alloy: Au 917/1000 Quantity: 3,426 Quality: Proof Issued: 23.10.2007 Diameter: 21 mm Weight: 6 g Issue Price: €160 Three out of the seven sacraments are considered as vital for the Christian faith initiation, these are baptism, confirmation and the Eucharist. The Vatican dedicated a 3 years programme (2005-2007) for these 3 sacraments, a year for each. The 2007 coins were dedicated to the Eucharist. The Sacraments of Christian Initiation: Eucharist Designer: Guido Veroi Mint: - Value: €50 Alloy: Au 917/1000 Quantity: 3,424 Quality: Proof Issued: 23.10.2007 Diameter: 28 mm Weight: 5 g Issue Price: €400 Three out of the seven sacraments are considered as vital for the Christian faith initiation, these are baptism, confirmation and the Eucharist. The Vatican dedicated a 3 years programme (2005-2007) for these 3 sacraments, a year for each. The 2007 coins were dedicated to the Eucharist.
2008 Coinage
The Sistine Chapel - The Creation of Man Designer: Uliana Pernazza Mint: - Value: €100 Alloy: Au. 917/1000 Quantity: 960 Quality: Proof Issued: 24.06.2008 Diameter: 35 mm Weight: 30 g Issue Price: €980
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References
The €uro Coins Collection Network