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1000 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II Closure of the Holy Door
2000 year| Silver (.835) | 14.6 g | 31.4 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II) (1978-2005) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2000 |
| Value | 1000 Lire (1000 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 14.6 g |
| Diameter | 31.4 mm |
| Thickness | 4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 March 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#14150 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
Coat of Arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO L. 1000
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Translation: Vatican City
Engraver: Laura Bedetti
Designer: Cecco Bonanotte
Edge
Embossed script
Lettering: TOTVS TVVS +++MM+++
Translation: All your
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the closure of the Holy Door, a significant event in the Catholic Church, which only occurs once every 25 years. The coin's design features an image of Pope John Paul II, who was the Pope at the time of the event, and the door of the Basilica of St. Peter in Vatican City, which is adorned with a large bronze door that is only opened during Holy Years. The coin's silver content and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for those interested in religious history and numismatics.
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 1000 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (Closure of the Holy Door) 2000 coin.
