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100 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II Feed The Hungry
1981 year| Stainless steel | 8 g | 27.75 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II) (1978-2005) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1981 |
| Value | 100 Lire (100 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Stainless steel |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 27.75 mm |
| Thickness | 2.00 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 3 January 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#12938 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
Reverse
Angel offering fishes to Christ
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
L.
100
R
Translation: Vatican City
Engraver: Guido Veroi
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Theme of the serie is the Works of Corporal Mercy from the Encyclical "Dives Misericordiae", written by John Paul II about Divine Mercy.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the visit of Pope John Paul II to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Rome, Italy in 1981. The coin's design features an image of the Pope on one side and the FAO's emblem on the other, symbolizing the Pope's commitment to fighting hunger and promoting food security around the world.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 R | 124000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (Feed The Hungry) 1981 coin.
