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500 Dollars - Elizabeth II Papal Visit
1986 year| Gold (.917) | 15.98 g | 28.4 mm |
| Issuer | Saint Lucia |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Eastern Caribbean Central Bank |
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1986 |
| Value | 500 Dollars |
| Currency | East Caribbean Dollar (1965-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 15.98 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#99706 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Bust of John Paul II facing left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· PAPAL VISIT JULY 1986 ·
JOHN PAUL II
Engraver: Michael Rizzello
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1986 Saint Lucia Papal Visit $500 Gold Coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the visit of Pope John Paul II to the island nation in 1986. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse side depicts an image of the Pope waving to a crowd, with the background of the Pitons, two iconic volcanic peaks in Saint Lucia. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number minted, making it a sought-after piece for coin collectors and enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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