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50 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II Human Solidarity
1989 year| Acmonital | 6.2 g | 24.8 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II) (1978-2005) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1989 |
| Value | 50 Lire (50 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Acmonital |
| Weight | 6.2 g |
| Diameter | 24.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.95 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#14118 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 23% |
Reverse
People doing works of charity, bringing food to needy people
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
R L. 50
Translation: Vatican City
Engraver: Enrico Manfrini
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 50 Lire coin minted in 1989 to commemorate Pope John Paul II's visit to Vatican City features an image of the Pope on one side and the Vatican's coat of arms on the other. It is made of a unique alloy called Acmonital, which is a combination of aluminum, copper, and zinc. This coin is interesting because it highlights the special relationship between the Vatican and Italy, as it was minted to commemorate the Pope's visit to the country. Additionally, the Acmonital alloy gives the coin a unique texture and durability that sets it apart from other coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 R | 60000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (Human Solidarity) 1989 coin.
