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500 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II World Youth Day
1997 year| Silver (.835) | 11 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II) (1978-2005) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 500 Lire (500 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 3.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#53176 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
Jesus surrounded by young people, in the background the Cathedral of Notre Dame of Paris
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO L.500
1997 R
Translation: Vatican City
Engraver: Luciana De Simoni
Designer: Enrico Manfrini
Edge
Embossed script
Lettering: JUVENTUTIS XII UNIVERSALIS DIES - PARISIIS -
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate Pope John Paul II's visit to Rome for World Youth Day in 1997. The coin's design features an image of the Pope on one side and the Vatican City's coat of arms on the other. The coin's silver content and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and fans of the Pope.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 R | 6000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (World Youth Day) 1997 coin.
