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On February 11, 2013, Pope Benedict XVI announced his decision to resign from the pontificate of the Catholic Church as of 8:00 p.m. on February 28; On March 13, 2013, the Cardinals gathered in the Conclave, elected Jorge Mario Bergoglio as the 266th Pope who would take the name Francisco. During the Vacant See period, the Apostolic Chamber ensured the ordinary government, presided over by Cardinal Camarlengo.
Memory of the transition of the Holy Roman Church and a tangible sign of continuity, is the power to mint coins during the Vacant Seat period, it is a tradition that has historical roots in the 14th century, but which became a more recent custom. since the death of Leo X in 1521. On this occasion, as a member of the Eurozone, the Vatican decides to issue a commemorative 2-euro coin representing the coat of arms of Cardinal Camarlengo under the name of "Sede Vacante".
The image shows the coat of arms of the Cardinal Camarlengo under the symbol of the Apostolic Chamber, two small crosses, the words "CITTÀ DEL VATICANO" on the left and "VACANTE VACANTE MMXIII" on the right. The design also includes the name of the designer "Patrizio Daniele", the engraver "Maria Carmela Colaneri" and the mint mark of the Mint of Rome "R". The twelve stars of the European Union appear on the circular crown.
This coin could be obtained in two presentations, the classic portfolio that has remained unchanged from the first year, and the combined philatelic-numismatic popularly known as Busta.
The issue volume was 125,000 coins that were presented, 117,000 in the portfolio and 8,000 in Busta. Subscribers to Vatican numismatic issues were able to get the coin in their purse at a price of € 17 and in Busta at € 45, plus the subsequent shipping costs. Its official air date was June 3, 2013.
In future entries we will know other commemorative 2 euro coins and their official presentations.
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