Vatican BU 2020 + 5 Euro

This is the 2020 Vatican BU set. The Vatican has been issuing Euro coins since the introduction of the Euro in 2002. If there is a Pope, he is depicted... Read more
€85.00

Additional Information

SKU VA20-BU0002
Worth 8,88 euro
Metal Diverse
Country Vatican
Quality BU
Circulation 8.000
Year 2020
Category BU Sets

Product Description

This is the 2020 Vatican BU set. The Vatican has been issuing Euro coins since the introduction of the Euro in 2002. If there is a Pope, he is depicted on the coins of the Vatican. The current Pope Francis I has decided, in his simplicity, that his image no longer has to be on the coins of the Vatican. As of 2017 his image has been replaced by the Papal Coat of Arms. This Coat of Arms is a crest that he has used since 1991 when he took office as Bishop of Argentina. At the top of the coat of arms is a mitre with the two keys of Peter. Centred in the shield are the letters IHS of Christ with a cross above. Furthermore, three black nails are also shown. The star refers to Mary and the grass refers to Joseph. At the bottom of the coat of arms is the Pope's motto which is 'miserando atque eligendo' (called out / by mercy). The Vatican 2020 BU set & 5 Euro coin consists of the entire series of 2020 Euro coins from the Vatican, i.e. the 1 cent coin up to and including the normal 2 Euro coin. The Papal Coat of Arms is depicted centrally on the coins, encircling which is the country name 'Citta del Vaticano'. The year 2020 is shown on the bottom right of the coin. As an extra a 5 Euro coin is included in this set. The theme of this coin is 'Ludwig van Beethoven'. Ludwig van Beethoven was born 250 years ago and the Vatican wants to remember this magnificent composer. His best known work is 'Für Elise'. The coins are presented in luxury packaging, with the grey coloured packaging that has been chosen for the year 2020.