© Ulmo
500 Lire - Ioannes Pavlvs II
1999 year| Bimetallic: aluminium bronze centre in stainless steel ring | 6.8 g | 25.8 mm |
| Issuer | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Pope | John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II) (1978-2005) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | 500 Lire (500 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: aluminium bronze centre in stainless steel ring |
| Weight | 6.8 g |
| Diameter | 25.8 mm |
| Thickness | 2.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#12166 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 29% |
Reverse
God's hand above young parent's with baby
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
L.500
Engraver: Angelo Canevari
Edge
Segmented reeding
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique bimetallic design, with an aluminum bronze center surrounded by a stainless steel ring. This distinctive design element sets it apart from other coins and makes it a notable collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 R | 161000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Lire - Ioannes Pavlvs II 1999 coin.