Vatican City 10 000 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II, 1999
Pentecost
Information
Country
Vatican City
Vatican City
Currency
Lira
(1929 – 2001)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
10 000 Lire
Year
1999
Ruler
John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II)
(1978–2005)
Composition
Silver (.835)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
22
Diameter (mm)
34
Thickness (mm)
4
Demonetized
1 March 2002
Description
10 000 Lire from Vatican City. Issued in 1999. Struck in Silver (.835). Measures 34 mm and weighs 22 g.
- Obverse
- Bust right (John Paul II the Greatest Priest year 1999)
- Reverse
- The disciples around Maria receiving the Holy Spirit in shape of fire tongues (Vatican City State Towards the Holy Year of 2000)
- Edge
- Segmented reeding 6 smooth segments - 6 reeded segments (9 grooves each)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 R | 30K | € 28,00 | Proof |
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