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20 Euro Cent - Sede Vacante
Country: Vatican City
Denomination: 20 Euro Cent
0.2 EUR = 0.23 USD
Year: 2005
Material: Nordic Gold
Weight: 5.74 g
Shape: Round
Diameter: 22.25 mm
Type: Non circulating coin
Catalog list: vatican city
Description:
Obverse
The coat of arms of the Cardinal Chamberlain Eduardo Martinez Somalo, the interim Head of the State of Vatican City, superimposed on the emblem of the Apostolic Chamber, is surrounded with the inscription "SEDE VACANTE" (the seat being vacant), the date in Roman numerals "MMV" (2005), the inscription "CITTA' DEL VATICANO" (Vatican City) and the twelve stars of Europe.
Reverse
A map, next to the facial value, symbolizes the gathering of the fifteen nations of the European Union.
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