Moneta Città del Vaticano 2 Euros Commémo. BU - 2019 - 25 years since the restoration of the Sistine Chapel

2 Euros Commemorative VATICAN 2019 - 25th anniversary of the restoration of the Sistine Chapel.

Theme: 25th anniversary of the completion of the restoration of the Sistine Chapel

Bi-metallic (nickel silver centre - cupronickel ring) - 8 5 g - 25 75 mm diameter - 2 20 mm thick.

BU quality (Universal Brilliant) - Issued in 69,000 copies.

Supplied in an official case

It took Michelangelo 6 years to complete the fresco "The Last Judgement" commissioned by Pope Clement VII. The work was inaugurated on 1 November 1541 by his successor Paul III.

This €2 commemorative coin in 2019 commemorates the 25th anniversary of the restoration of this major work, which was carried out between 1981 and 1992. But it was on 8 April 1994 that the veil was lifted on this magnificent restoration.... 25 years ago.

Edge: striated and inscribed with a 2 followed by two stars, repeated six times, alternating right side up and upside down.

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