Euro Packaging

The Vatican has signed an agreement in 2001 with the Italian state money, giving him the right to use the euro. The Vatican is an independent and sovereign state - despite its small size - so it can fight its own currency, which, under monetary agreements with the European Union, can be used legally in all countries in the euro area .

If parts of the Vatican are legal tender and can be used to buy stuff, it is very unlikely that you will find in your wallet at the store! These documents are indeed issued in limited numbers - two boxes containing a copy of the eight euro coins - and collectors will ofter never let someone remove the box, as this may damage them and reduce their value . These boxes are distinguished by the quality of the minting of coins, the presence or absence of a silver medal and the quality of the packaging:

- "SET" Flower Corner, has published 85,000 copies, sold 30 Euros by the shop of the Vatican. These parts are of better quality than the parts that are outstanding, given that many of them are hit with corners that affect the smoothness of their visits. - Set "Nice race, has published 16,000 copies, 140 Euros sold by the shop of the Vatican. A coin minted" Fine proof "includes pieces specially designed for collectors, with flanks usually specially machined. They are treated with extreme care and placed in a sealed case immediately after their creation. The other advantage is that its packaging is more luxurious, and it contains a commemorative silver coin.

The history of the Vatican Euro is still young and still has three different series, with the exception of two commemorative coins Euro detailed below.

From 2001 to 2005, coins were minted with the image of John Paul II. It is estimated that there were about 2.5 million coins, making them rare and sought.

During the vacancy in 2005 by Pope John Paul II and Benedict XVI, the coins were minted with the arms of the Cardinal Camerlengo, and acting with the words "Sede Vacante". These pieces are rare and highly sought after by collectors. From 2006, coins are the new Pope Benedict XVI.

Since 2004, the Vatican issues every year a commemorative a‚¬ 2

- 2004: 75th anniversary of the founding of the Vatican State.
- 2005: 20th World Youth Day, which took place in Cologne. 100,000 pieces.
- 2006: 500 years of Swiss Guard. 100,000 pieces.
- 2007: 80 years of Benedict XVI. 100,000 pieces.
- 2008: Year of St. Paul. 106,000 pieces.

These parts are usually sold at a rate of about 14 Euros left the store and the Vatican generally very quickly, given the very small number of coins. These coins are legal tender and can be used to buy your bread at the grocery store, but once they are bought and sold much more than their face value, so it is unlikely that you will find by chance.

The Vatican also publishes annual collector coins in silver or gold with a nominal value of 5, 10, 20, 50 or 100 Euros. These parts are not legal tender and their value is so purely indicative. They are usually sold at a higher price in the shop of the Vatican, and in a price even higher when the coin to sell.