Vatican City 1000 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II, 1996
Children and Church
Information
Country
Vatican City
Vatican City
Currency
Lira
(1929 – 2001)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
1000 Lire
Year
1996
Ruler
John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II)
(1978–2005)
Composition
Silver (.835)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
14.6
Diameter (mm)
31.4
Demonetized
1 January 2002
Description
1000 Lire from Vatican City. Issued in 1996. Struck in Silver (.835). Measures 31.4 mm and weighs 14.6 g.
- Obverse
- John Paul II and two children releasing doves from balcony (John Paul II Supreme Pontiff Year 18 1996)
- Reverse
- Jesus welcomes the children (Vatican City)
- Edge
- Embossed script (All yours 1996)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 R | 35K | € 23,00 | A. XVIII |
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