Vatican Coins
Vatican numismatics is a fascinating field of study ranging from ancient papal coins to modern issues of the Vatican City State. Over the centuries, Vatican coinage has undergone numerous changes, reflecting the rich history and unique position of the Holy See in the world.
Current currency in circulation
Since 2002, the Vatican has used the euro as its official currency, following an agreement with the European Union. Vatican euro coins feature the portrait of the reigning Pope on their obverse, while the reverse is identical to the coins of other Eurozone countries. These coins are highly prized among collectors due to their limited mintage and their historical and religious significance.
Monetary history and relevant facts
Before the euro, the Vatican used the Vatican lira, which was in circulation from 1929 to 2002. An important milestone in Vatican numismatics was the issuance of the first gold coin in 1929, coinciding with the founding of the Vatican City State. Another highlight is the "Sede Vacante" series of coins, minted during the periods between papacies, which are especially rare and valuable to collectors.
| Country | Vatican |
| Flag | |
| Coin | Euro |
| Continent | Europa |
| Capital city | Ciudad del Vaticano |
| ISO2 | VA |
| ISO3 | VAT |
| Catalogued coins | 704 |
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Ancient coins of Vatican
To facilitate their classification, we have decided to organise the coins according to their historical period, you can consult the coins by historical numismatic categories of Vatican.
Lire Euro 2002-?The most valuable coins
The most valuable Vatican coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Coin catalogs related to Vatican
You can consult other coins related to Vatican, these catalogs are usually country history: former countries, unifications, independence provinces, colonies, etc.
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2 euro (XX World Youth Day)
1 euro (John Paul II)
2 euro (John Paul II)
50 euro cent (Francis I Coat of Arms)
2 euro (Francis I Coat of Arms)
2 euro (100th Anniversary of the Birth of John Paul II)
2 euro (25th Anniversary of the Death of Mother Teresa of Calcutta)
2 euro (Headquarters Vacant)
2 euro (750th anniversary of the death of St. Thomas Aquinas)
1 euro (Headquarters Vacant)
50 euro cent (John Paul II)
50 euro cent (Francis I)
2 euro (100th Anniversary of the Apparitions of Fatima)
1 euro (Francis I)
2 euro (150th Anniversary of the Death of Alessandro Manzoni)
2 euro (125th Anniversary of the Birth of Pope Paul VI)
10 lire
50 lire
2 euro (VII Centenary of the Death of Dante Alighieri)
2 euro (500th Anniversary of Perugino's Death)
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