Vatican













The Vatican (Vatican City),also sometoimes known as the Holy See,is the smallest member of the Euro Zone and is in effect a walledin portion of Rome. It was one of the founding members of the Euro Zone issuing coins from 2002. 


Some basic facts about the Vatican:


  • Area:  0.44 sq. kilometers
  • Population:  836 (2012 estimate)
  • Official Language:  Italian
  • Government Form : Absolute Elective Theocracy



Prior to the Euro the official currency was the Italian Lira. The conversion rate to the Euro was set at 1,936.27 to 1 Euro on 1st January 1999.

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Return from the Vatican to Vatican Euro Coins.