20 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (Illness and Solidarity) 1994 front 20 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (Illness and Solidarity) 1994 back
20 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (Illness and Solidarity) 1994 photo
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20 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II Illness and Solidarity

1994 year
Bronzital 3.6 g 21.25 mm
Description
Issuer
Vatican City
Pope
John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II) (1978-2005)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1994
Value
20 Lire (20&nbspVAL)
Currency
Lira (1929-2001)
Composition
Bronzital
Weight
3.6 g
Diameter
21.25 mm
Thickness
1.67 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1 March 2002
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#14112
Rarity index
40%

Reverse

Sick person in an hospital, surrounded by friends and relatives.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
R L. 20

Translation: Vatican City

Engraver: Angelo Canevari

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Pope John Paul II's ordination as a priest, and it features an image of the Pope on the obverse side, with the reverse side depicting a person reaching out to help another person who is ill or in need, symbolizing the Pope's commitment to promoting solidarity and compassion.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1994 R 38000 - - - - - -

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