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Vatican City · 2009
International Year of Astronomy
The Vatican City 2009 €2 commemorative coin "International Year of Astronomy" has a mintage of 106,000 coins.
| Country | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Year | 2009 |
| Feature | International Year of Astronomy |
| Issue date | October 2009 |
| Mintage | 106,000 coins Rare |
Mintage compared
Median mintage of all issues: 750,000
Rank 92 of 490 by rarity
Description (ECB)
This coin was issued on the occasion of the International Year of Astronomy. The inner part of the coin depicts an allegory of the birth of the stars and planets together with several astronomical instruments. The design is inspired by Michelangelo's frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
Source: European Central Bank, €2 commemorative coin pages. Texts quoted as published. ECB 2009
This coin in other languages
Deutsch: Internationales Jahr der AstronomieItaliano: Anno internazionale dell’astronomiaFrançais: Année internationale de l’AstronomieEspañol: Año Internacional de la AstronomíaNederlands: internationaal jaar van de astronomieSuomi: Kansainvälinen tähtitieteen vuosiPortuguês: Ano Internacional da Astronomia
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FAQ
Mintage: Vatican City 2009?
The Vatican City 2009 €2 commemorative coin "International Year of Astronomy" has a mintage of 106,000 coins.
Which 2 euro coins are valuable?
Mostly low mintage issues, for example from Monaco, the Vatican or San Marino, and mint errors. A low mintage alone does not guarantee a high price.