Vatican City 50 000 Lire - John Paul II, 2001
Crux Vaticana
Information
Country
Vatican City
Currency
Lira
(1929 – 2001)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
50 000 Lire
Year
2001
Ruler
John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II)
(1978–2005)
Composition
Gold (.917) (0.2211 oz AGW)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
7.5
Diameter (mm)
23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
50 000 Lire from Vatican City. Issued in 2001. Struck in Gold (.917) (0.2211 oz AGW). Measures 23 mm and weighs 7.5 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of John Paul II facing right (*JOHN PAUL II·HIGHEST.PONTIFF.YEAR.23.2001 VEROI)
- Reverse
- Cross (·VATICAN CITY· L.50000· R 2001)
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 R | 6K | In proof sets only |
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