200 Euro - Franciscus welcome and solidarity
2023 year| Gold | 40 g | 38.50 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | Francis (Franciscus) (2013-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2023 |
| Value | 200 Euros 200 EUR = USD 219 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 40 g |
| Diameter | 38.50 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#393514 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CITTA´ DEL VATICANO
R
200 EURO
VERSO L ’ANNO SANTO 2025
Engraver: Claudia Momoni
Designer: Daniela Longo
Comment
The Vatican Mint continues its three-year programme of 200 euro gold coins dedicated to the theme Towards the Holy Year 2025. Artist Daniela Longo depicts on the reverse side of the coin an image rich in symbolism relating to welcome and solidarity. At the top we see Saint Peter’s Basilica and the square which, with its two rows of columns, seems to embrace and hold an anchor, the top of which is in the shape of a cross and the bottom that of a boat with the inscription “Towards the Holy Year 2025”. On the left side we see a doctor caring for a child seated on the edge of the boat, on the opposite side is the Holy Family. Both symbolise all those who are forced to leave their homeland because of wars, hunger, political and religious persecution. On the right side of the coin we see the symbol of the Pilgrim, a shell and above a group of young pilgrims going to Saint Peter’s Basilica. The obverse side reproduces the same graphic design of the other side, showing a variation of parts of the coat of arms of Pope Francis with the anchor in the background and the mitre and lappets recalling the Basilica and the colonnade.
Interesting fact
The 200 Euro Franciscus coin from Vatican City, made of gold and weighing 40g, features an image of Pope Francis on the obverse side, while the reverse side depicts the Vatican's coat of arms and the inscription "Città del Vaticano" (Vatican City). This coin was minted to commemorate the values of welcome and solidarity, which are central to Pope Francis' papacy. It is a non-circulating coin, meaning it is not intended for general circulation and is instead sold at a premium price due to its collectible nature and limited mintage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 R | 499 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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