Coins of Vatican City Italian: Stato della Città del Vaticano 100 centisimi (single: centesimo = 1 Italian lira (plural: lire) [ITL] (until 2002) 100 cents (single: cent) = 1 euro (plural: euro) [EUR]
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Are Vatican coins valuable?
Some of the most valuable these coins are the 2002 coins that were the first to be denominated in euros, with market values of about $1500. Another highly valuable Vatican coin is the 1937 coin, and one of them sold for $3,900 at an auction in 2017.
How much is a pope coin worth?
How Much Is a Pope Francis Coin Worth? Pope Francis coins go for sale on Ebay around $100 or more.
What is written on the coin of Vatican City?
The coins carry an inscription "Città del Vaticano" and the twelve stars of Europe. The details of this design are published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Does the Vatican issue its own coins?
The Vatican issues its own stamps and coins, and like several other European micro states such as San Marino and Monaco, it relies on the sales of those items for a substantial part of its revenue. The Vatican is also part of the eurozone, and since 2002 its coins have been denominated in euros.
What are Vatican coins made of?
In 1939 the copper coins were replaced with aluminum bronze ones and in 1940 the nickel ones were replaced with stainless steel. During the war years of 1941-1943 very few Vatican coins were produced. After the war the Vatican revamped its coinage and introduced 1, 2, 5, and 10 lire coins made of aluminum.
What is my old coin worth?
Small CentsCoin TypeAverage CirculatedTypical UncirculatedSmall Cent – Flying Eagle – 1856$3,000 – $5,000$6,000 – $8,000Small Cent – Flying Eagle – 1857-1858$10 – $50$100 -$200Indian Head Cent – 1859-1909$0.25 – $10$15 – $30Lincoln Cent – 1909-PresentFace value – $10Face value – $502 more rows
What is a pope Francis coin?
When Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected the 266th Pope of the Catholic Church, he chose the name Francis in honor of St. Francis of Assisi who was known for rebuilding the church, saving it from moraldecay and refocusing it on the poor.
How much money does a Vatican have?
Bankers' best guesses about the Vatican's wealth put it at $10 billion to $15 billion. Of this wealth, Italian stockholdings alone run to $1.6 billion, 15% of the value of listed shares on the Italian market. The Vatican has big investments in banking, insurance, chemicals, steel, construction, real estate.
Which euro coins are valuable?
Rare Euro coins that are worth thousands - check if you have one in your change jarThe Italian 1c coin that sold for more than €6,000.The Greek €2 with a Finnish twist.A commemorative Finnish coin worth a pretty penny.The Grace Kelly coin that fetches thousands online.
Where does the Catholic Church get its money?
Vatican City generates revenue through museum admissions and the sale of coins, stamps, and publications. The Vatican Bank has been at the center of numerous financial scandals, which has prompted Pope Francis to institute reforms that provide financial accountability and transparency.
When did Vatican adopt euro?
2002The Vatican adopted the currency of the eurozone in 2002, but its coins could rarely be found in the free circulation. The initial series of the coins with a value amount of €310,400, which featured Pope John Paul II, were issued only in collector sets.
Where are the Vatican coins made?
Vatican euro coins are issued by the Philatelic and Numismatic Office of the Vatican City State and minted by Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato (IPZS), in Rome, Italy. The euro is the official currency of the Vatican City, although Vatican City is not a member of the Eurozone or the European Union .
How much did the 2002 Vatican coins cost?
They were issued only in collector sets and bore an extreme markup with the 2002 collector set costing well over a thousand euro.
When did the Pope stop using his effigies on coins?
As a result of Pope Francis no longer permitting that his effigies be used on coins, starting March 2017, the eight denominations of Vatican euro coins no longer bore the Pope's image and now feature the papal coat of arms of the Pope.
Is there a sede vacante in the Vatican?
This change means that there will be no more "Sede Vacante" series of the regular Vatican euro coins, although the issue of commemorative "Sede Vacante" series (usually gold and silver coins), having legal tender in Vatican City only, remains possible.
Overview
€2 commemorative coins
• 75th anniversary of the Foundation of the Vatican City State (2004)
• 20th World Youth Day in Cologne (2005)
• 500th anniversary of the Swiss Pontifical Guard (2006)
• 80th anniversary of the birth of Benedict XVI (2007)
Future changes to national sides
The Commission of the European Communities issued a recommendation on 19 December 2008, a common guideline for the national sides and the issuance of euro coins intended for circulation. One section of this recommendation stipulates that:
Article 5. Changes to the national sides of regular euro coins intended for circulation: "... the designs used for the national sides of the euro coins intended for circulation denominated in eur…
See also
• Index of Vatican City-related articles
External links
• Vatican Philatelic and Numismatic Office
• The Euro Information Website – Vatican – Series 1 *Series 2 Series 3
• European Commission Vatican euro coins
• European Commission Commemorative Vatican euro coins