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10 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II Children
2000 year| Aluminium | 1.6 g | 23.2 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II) (1978-2005) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2000 |
| Value | 10 Lire (10 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 23.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 March 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#52304 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 60% |
Reverse
Pope John Paul II raising a child
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO L. 10
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Translation: Vatican City
Engraver: Laura Bedetti
Designer: Cecco Bonanotte
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 10 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (Children) 2000 from Vatican City made of Aluminium weighing 1.6 g is that it features a unique design that highlights the importance of children in society. The coin's obverse side depicts a smiling Pope John Paul II surrounded by a group of children, while the reverse side shows a portrait of the Pope with a quote from his encyclical "Evangelium Vitae" which translates to "The Gospel of Life." This coin was minted to commemorate the Pope's 2000th anniversary and serves as a reminder of his dedication to promoting the value of human life, especially that of children.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 R | 26000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (Children) 2000 coin.
