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This 2 euro commemorative coin was issued by the Vatican in 2007 to mark the 80th birthday of Benedict XVI.
The coin is bimetallic. It has a core made of cupro-nickel alloy and a ring made of nickel brass. It weighs 8.5 grams and its diameter is 25.75 millimeters.
On the national side of the coin, there is a portrait of Benedict XVI in left profile. The outer ring of the coin features the twelve stars of the European flag, symbolizing the European Union.
The face value of the coin is 2 euros. The issuing institution is the Vatican. The year of issue, 2007, is also featured on the coin. The coin's fineness indicates its bimetallic composition, with a cupro-nickel core and a nickel brass ring.
The mintage of this commemorative coin is limited, making it a collector's item sought after by numismatists. The mint is not specified in the data provided.
This coin is part of a series of commemorative coins issued by the Vatican to honor important events or personalities in the history of the Catholic Church and the Vatican State.