1999 Vatican City Proof Gold 50,000 Lire Pope John Paul II
Numismatic
1999 Vatican City Proof Gold 50,000 Lire Pope John Paul II
Struck at the historic Rome Mint, this 1999 gold coin from Vatican City carries a face value of 50,000 Lire. It represents a moment of transition and anticipation, issued just before the turn of the millennium. The coin is crafted from 0.2211 troy ounces of fine gold, with a purity of 0.917, and was produced in a limited run of 6,000 pieces. The obverse of this Gem Proof coin features a detailed depiction of Pope John Paul II alongside the Holy Year Door, a powerful symbol of jubilee and entry into a new era. Inscriptions on this side include the name of the Pontiff, IOANNES PAVLVS II, and references to the upcoming jubilee year of 2000. On the reverse, the coin displays a rendering of the Statue of Saint Peter. The surrounding text identifies the issuing authority as CITTA DEL VATICANO and displays the 50,000 Lire denomination, alongside the year of issue, 1999, and the "R" mint mark representing the Rome Mint.
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Specifications
| Country | Vatican City |
|---|---|
| Year | 1999 |
| Mint mark | R - Rome |
| Grade | Gem Proof |
| 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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