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20 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II Preach of Pace
1997 year| Bronzital | 3.6 g | 21.25 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II) (1978-2005) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 20 Lire (20 VAL) |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#26750 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 43% |
Reverse
Jesus preaching with book of peace
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
R L.20
Translation: Vatican City
Engraver: Luciana De Simoni
Designer: Gabriella Titotto
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that represents the message of peace that Pope John Paul II, also known as Ioannes Paulus II, preached throughout his papacy. The coin's reverse side depicts an image of the Pope with his arms outstretched, surrounded by a circle of doves, symbolizing peace and unity. This design was created by the artist, L. L. Rizzi, and it has become a distinctive feature of this coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 R | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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