Euro (2002-?) Coin List
The adoption of the euro by the Vatican City State in 2002 marked a significant milestone in the monetary history of this small sovereign state. Although the Vatican is not a member of the European Union, a special agreement with Italy allowed it to mint and issue its own euro coins, thus maintaining its unique numismatic tradition.
Characteristics of Vatican euro coins
Vatican euro coins feature distinctive designs on their national side, reflecting the rich history and culture of the Vatican. The initial 2002 series featured the profile of Pope John Paul II, while subsequent issues have included portraits of subsequent popes and various religious and artistic motifs. A unique feature of Vatican coins is their limited mintage, which makes them highly coveted by collectors around the world. In addition, the Vatican regularly issues commemorative 2 euro coins, celebrating significant events of the Catholic Church and the history of the papacy.
Numismatic impact and value
The rarity and historical appeal of Vatican euro coins have contributed to their high value in the numismatic market. The annual series, which include both circulation coins and collector's items, sell out quickly after release. The change of design with each new pontificate adds additional interest for collectors. In addition, the mintage quality of the Vatican coins is exceptional, utilizing the facilities of the Mint of Italy for their production. This commitment to excellence, combined with the historical and religious significance of the Vatican, ensures that Vatican euro coins continue to be objects of great interest to numismatists and history enthusiasts around the world.
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable Euro (2002-?) coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins list 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.
Old 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.
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Vaticano | 1 euro cent (John Paul II)
Vaticano | 2 euro cent (John Paul II)
Vaticano | 5 euro cent (John Paul II)
Vaticano | 10 euro cent (John Paul II)
Vaticano | 20 euro cent (John Paul II)
Vaticano | 50 euro cent (John Paul II)
Vaticano | 1 euro (John Paul II)
Vaticano | 2 euro (John Paul II)
Vaticano | 2 euro (75th Anniversary of the Founding of Vatican City State)
Vaticano | 1 euro cent (Headquarters Vacant)
Vaticano | 2 euro cent (Headquarters Vacant)
Vaticano | 5 euro cent (Headquarters Vacant)
Vaticano | 10 euro cent (Headquarters Vacant)
Vaticano | 20 euro cent (Headquarters Vacant)
Vaticano | 50 euro cent (Headquarters Vacant)
Vaticano | 1 euro (Headquarters Vacant)
Vaticano | 2 euro (Headquarters Vacant)
Vaticano | 2 euro (XX World Youth Day)
Vaticano | 1 euro cent (Benedict XVI)
Vaticano | 2 euro cent (Benedict XVI)
Vaticano | 5 euro cent (Benedict XVI)
Vaticano | 10 euro cent (Benedict XVI)
Vaticano | 20 euro cent (Benedict XVI)
Vaticano | 50 euro cent (Benedict XVI)
Vaticano | 1 euro (Benedict XVI-1st map)
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