Vatican 2 euros 2004 - 75th Foundation Anniversary

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Obverse of Vatican 2 euros 2004 - 75th Foundation Anniversary
Krause - Mishler KM# 358
Details Negotiations for the settlement of the Roman Question began in 1926 between the government of Italy and the Holy See, and in 1929 they culminated in the agreements of the three Lateran Accords, signed for King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy by Prime Minister Benito Mussolini and for Pope Pius XI by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Gasparri. The agreements were signed in the Lateran Palace, hence the name by which they are known.

The coin is presented in the official red display folder unique to the Vatican coin issues and features an image of Saint Peter's Square looking directly at Saint Peter's Basilica. The outline of the Vatican City State can be seen in the background. Inscribed on the inner portion of the bi-metallic coin is "75th ANNO DELLO STATO" and the years "1929

Issue date: December 15, 2004
Specifications Diameter - 25.75mm Thickness - 2.2mm Weight - 8.5gr
Composition BiAlloy (Nk/Ng), ring Cupronickel (75% copper - 25% nickel clad on nickel core), center Nickel brass (75% copper - 20% zinc - 5% nickel)
Edge Combination of the number 2 and ** repeated six times
Comments Designer: Prof. Guido Veroi - Engraver: Luciana De Simoni

Legend: 75o ANNO DELLO STATO - CITTA DEL VATICANO
Mintage 85,000 pieces

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