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100 Euros - Francis Second Vatican Council - Gravissimum Educationis
2022 yearGold (.917) | 30 g | 35 mm |
Issuer | Vatican City |
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Pope | Francis (Franciscus) (2013-date) |
Type | Non-circulating coin |
Year | 2022 |
Value | 100 Euros 100 EUR = USD 110 |
Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
Composition | Gold (.917) |
Weight | 30 g |
Diameter | 35 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Updated | 2024-10-09 |
Numista | N#335912 |
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Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Five children of different nationalities holding the globe. The child in the center holds a book under his arm, as if to emphasize the importance of receiving a good education. Five rays emanate from the cross at the top, reaching the children's heads.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
• CITTA´• DEL• VATICANO •
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EU 100 RO
Engraver: Uliana Pernazza
Designer: Luigi Oldani
Edge
With inscriptions.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MISERANDO ATQUE ELIGENDO + MMXXII
Comment
The 100 Euro gold coin issued by the Vatican Mint is dedicated this year to the Second Vatican Council’s Declaration “Gravissimum Educationis,” focusing on the fundamental principles of Christian education and promulgated by Pope Paul VI in 1965. The Second Vatican Council underscored in the introduction of this document the importance of attending to the education of children, whatever their race, age or social status. The Council Fathers recommended that leaders not deprive young people of the right to education, stressing that parents have an important obligation to educate their children and that Christian education is a right for all the baptized. Artist Luigi Oldani brings these important points to life by featuring on the coin five children of different nationalities holding up the globe. The child in the center holds a book under his arm, as if to emphasize the importance of receiving a good education. Five rays emanate from the cross at the top reaching the children’s heads.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Pope Francis on the obverse side, while the reverse side features an image of the Second Vatican Council, also known as Vatican II, which was a significant event in the history of the Catholic Church that took place from 1962 to 1965. The coin's design serves as a reminder of the church's commitment to education and the importance of the council's teachings.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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2022 R | 799 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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