Vatican City 50 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II, 1996
Guardian Angel
Information
Country
Vatican City
Vatican City
Currency
Lira
(1929 – 2001)
Coin type
Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination
50 Lire
Year
1996
Ruler
John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II)
(1978–2005)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
4.45
Diameter (mm)
19.2
Thickness (mm)
1.9
Demonetized
Yes
Description
50 Lire from Vatican City. Issued in 1996. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 19.2 mm and weighs 4.45 g.
- Obverse
- Bust left (John Paul II Supreme Pontiff Year 18 1996)
- Reverse
- Guardian angel protecting a child from an explosion. (Vatican City)
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 R | 35K | € 5,90 | (fr) millésime unique |
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