Pope John Paul II / Papal Arms 1998 Vatican 1000 Lire Bimetallic Commemorative Coin Uncirculated

Description

This listing is for one uncirculated:

POPE JOHN PAUL II

PAPAL ARMS 

VATICAN 

1998 1000 LIRE BIMETALLIC COMMEMORATIVE COIN UNCIRCULATED

Own this highly collectible Vatican coin of religious significance!!!!

Under Pope John Paul II, the Vatican created new, innovative and impressive coin designs every year.  1998 was no exception.  

Vatican City bi-metallic coins consist of stainless steel and aluminum/bronze, one of which is the outside ring and the other the central disk.  For this 1998 bi-metallic, the central disk is the stainless steel.

One side of this shiny beautiful bimetallic coin shows a profile of Pope John Paul II facing left and is inscribed: “JOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN. XX MCMXCVIII.”  The “AN. XIX” indicates the 19th year of the Papacy of Pope John Paul II and the other Roman numerals refer to the year 1998.

The reverse shows the Papal Arms and is inscribed: “CITTA DEL VATICANO L. 1000.”

Note the “M” on the right lower portion of the Papal Arms which stands for the Blessed Mother Mary to whom Pope John Paul The Great dedicated his Papacy. 

Beautiful edge with alternating reeded and smooth segments.

This coin was legal tender prior to the institution of the Euro.  It has a diameter of about one inch and is slightly larger than a USA Quarter.

Honor the memory of this great Pope, known as the Apostle of Peace, by proudly owning this hard to find coin minted in 1998.

This Vatican coin makes an inspirational collectible gift for yourself or someone you know.

PHOTOS ENLARGED TO SHOW DETAILS.

  THERE MAY BE SOME DISCLORATION, TONING AND/OR SPOTTING.

COIN MAY HAVE SUPERFICIAL NICKS AND SCRATCHES.

COIN YOU RECEIVE MAY DIFFER FROM THAT SHOWN IN PHOTO BUT WILL BE IN SAME GENERAL CONDITION.

The Vatican switched to the euro after the year 2000.  Unless the Vatican mints a special euro – as the Dutch have – there will be no more Vatican only coins. These coins are in uncirculated condition.  Since the passing of the Holy Father Pope John Paul II, these coins have become extremely hard to acquire. 

Own or gift this beautiful Vatican collectible coin as a tribute to and celebration of a great and beloved pope — Pope John Paul II, The Apostle of Peace.  It is a keepsake and heirloom for everyone to proudly treasure. This Vatican coin is currently hard to obtain and our supply is limited so — 

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