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1000 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II John Paul II

2001 year
Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in brass ring 8.9 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Vatican City
Pope
John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II) (1978-2005)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2001
Value
1000 Lire (1000&nbspVAL)
Currency
Lira (1929-2001)
Composition
Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in brass ring
Weight
8.9 g
Diameter
27 mm
Thickness
2.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1 March 2002
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#8838
Rarity index
21%

Reverse

Bust of John Paul II facing left

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
GIOVANNI PAOLO II
R L. 1000

Engraver: Roberto Mauri

Designer: Laura Cretara

Edge

Segmented reeding

Comment

The serie commemorates the Lira currency through all the Popes under which it was minted

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 1000 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (John Paul II) 2001 from Vatican City is that it features a unique bimetallic design, with a copper-nickel center surrounded by a brass ring. This distinctive design element sets it apart from other coins and makes it a standout piece for collectors.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2001 R 26000 - - - - - -

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