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500 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II Racism and Solidarity
1994 year| Bimetallic: bronzital centre in acmonital ring | 6.8 g | 25.8 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II) (1978-2005) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1994 |
| Value | 500 Lire (500 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: bronzital centre in acmonital ring |
| Weight | 6.8 g |
| Diameter | 25.8 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 March 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#14139 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 19% |
Reverse
People of different nationality meeting, Golgotha in background
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
R L.500
Translation: Vatican City
Engraver: Angelo Canevari
Edge
Segmented reeding
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate Pope John Paul II's visit to the United States in 1994, specifically his stop in New Orleans, where he spoke about the importance of racial harmony and solidarity. The coin's design features an image of the Pope on one side and a depiction of the Pontchartrain Causeway, a symbol of unity and connection, on the other. The use of bimetallic material, with a bronzital center surrounded by an acmonital ring, adds to the coin's unique and distinctive appearance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 R | 38000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II (Racism and Solidarity) 1994 coin.
