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50 000 Lire - John Paul II St. Paul
1999 year| Gold (.917) | 7.5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II) (1978-2005) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | 50 000 Lire (50 000 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#307604 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pope and Holy Year Door
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M.AN.XIX·MCMXCIX·
·A.MM IVBILAEO ADVENIENTE·
Contri
Engraver: Eugenio Driutti
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 50,000 Lire coin featuring John Paul II (St. Paul) issued by Vatican City in 1999 is made of gold (.917) and weighs 7.5 grams. One interesting fact about this coin is that it has a very low mintage of only 2,000 pieces, making it a rare and valuable collector's item for coin enthusiasts.
