1996 Vatican City Gold 50,000 Lire Pope John Paul II
Numismatic
1996 Vatican City Gold 50,000 Lire Pope John Paul II
In 1996, the Vatican issued a distinctive gold coin with a face value of 50,000 Lire, celebrating the long papacy of Pope John Paul II. Struck in 0.917 fine gold, this piece weighs 0.2211 troy ounces and represents a modern era of Vatican numismatics. With a limited mintage of just 6,000 pieces, the coin is a finely detailed example of Italian-style religious engraving. The obverse of the coin displays a detailed portrait of Pope John Paul II, accompanied by his papal title. On the reverse, the design depicts John the Baptist and Saint John the Evangelist facing one another, creating a powerful theological image. The inscriptions include the year of issue represented in both modern numerals, 1996, and Roman numerals, MCMXCVI, alongside the issuing authority, Citta del Vaticano.
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Specifications
| Country | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Year | 1996 |
| Grade | Brilliant Unc |
| Legal-tender face value | 50,000 Lire |
| Metal | Gold |
| Weight | 0.2211 troy oz |
| Purity | .917 |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
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