25 Pesos (Visit of Pope John Paul II) 1979 front 25 Pesos (Visit of Pope John Paul II) 1979 back
25 Pesos (Visit of Pope John Paul II) 1979 photo
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25 Pesos Visit of Pope John Paul II

1979 year
Silver (.925) (Copper .075) 65 g 50 mm
Description
Issuer
Dominican Republic › Dominican Republic (1844-date)
Period
Fourth Republic (1966-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1979
Value
25 Pesos 25 DOP = USD 0.42
Currency
Peso oro (1937-date)
Composition
Silver (.925) (Copper .075)
Weight
65 g
Diameter
50 mm
Thickness
3.26 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#40552
Rarity index
82%

Reverse

Bust left, Vatican City and date at left (on base of building)

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REPUBLICA DOMINICANA
VISITA DE S.S. JUAN PABLO II
1979

Translation:
Dominican Republic
Visit of John Paul II

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 the Dominican Republic in 1979, which was a significant event for the country's Catholic community.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1979  6000 - - - - - -

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