100 Euros - Francis (Second Vatican Council - Gravissimum Educationis) 2022 front 100 Euros - Francis (Second Vatican Council - Gravissimum Educationis) 2022 back
100 Euros - Francis (Second Vatican Council - Gravissimum Educationis) 2022 photo
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100 Euros - Francis Second Vatican Council - Gravissimum Educationis

2022 year
Gold (.917) 30 g 35 mm
Description
Issuer
Vatican City
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
References
Numista
N#335912
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.Automatically translated

Script: Latin

Lettering:
• CITTA´• DEL• VATICANO •
R
EU 100 RO

Engraver: Uliana Pernazza

Designer: Luigi Oldani

Edge

With inscriptions.Automatically translated

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
2022 R 799 - - - - - -

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