1000 Meticais (Visit of Pope John Paul II; Silver Proof Issue) 1988 front 1000 Meticais (Visit of Pope John Paul II; Silver Proof Issue) 1988 back
1000 Meticais (Visit of Pope John Paul II; Silver Proof Issue) 1988 photo
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1000 Meticais Visit of Pope John Paul II; Silver Proof Issue

1988 year
Silver (.925) 28.28 g 39 mm
Description
Issuer
Mozambique
Period
People's Republic (1975-1990)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1988
Value
1000 Meticais (1000&nbspMZM)
Currency
Old metical (1980-2006)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
39 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#74641
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Bust pope John Paul II right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PAPA JOÃO PAULO II . VISITA A MOÇAMBIQUE
1988

Engraver: Robert Elderton

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the visit of Pope John Paul II to Mozambique in 1988. The coin's design features an image of the Pope, and the inscription "Visita do Papa João Paulo II" (Visit of Pope John Paul II) in Portuguese. This coin is a unique piece of history that serves as a reminder of the significant event in the country's religious and cultural heritage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1988  3500 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1000 Meticais (Visit of Pope John Paul II; Silver Proof Issue) 1988 coin.