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World Youth Day (WYD) is an event for young people organized every three (or sometimes, two) years by the Catholic Church. World Youth Day was initiated by Pope John Paul II in 1985.
The host city of World Youth Day 2011 was Madrid, Spain. The events were scheduled to be held from August 16–21, 2011. It was the second time that Spain hosted the event.
Obverse
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The inner part shows three young people and two flags, as well as the mint mark and the year mark. At the top of the inner ring, interrupted by a crown and the flags, is the inscription XXVI W.Y.D (World Youth Day). At the bottom of the inner ring is the inscription Vatican City. The twelve stars of the European Union surround the design on the outer ring. · XXVI G.M.G. |
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Reverse
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A geographical map of Western Europe spans the outer ring and inner core on the right side of the coin. The inscription 2 EURO is superimposed over the map of Europe, with the numeral “2” located in an open field representing the eastern Atlantic Ocean. 2 EURO |
Edge |
The sequence "2 ★" repeated six times alternately upright and inverted 2 ★ 2 ★ 2 ★ 2 ★ 2 ★ 2 ★ |
2 Euro
World Youth Day
Madrid 2011
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World Youth Day
Madrid 2011
Characteristics
Type | Commemorative Issue (Circulating) |
Material | Bi-Metallic |
Ring | Cupronickel |
Center | Nickel Brass |
Weight | 8.5 g |
Diameter | 25.75 mm |
Thickness | 2.25 mm |
Shape | round |
Alignment | Medal |
Mint |
Italian State Mint and Polygraphic Institute (IPZS)
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