Vatican City 50 000 Lire - John Paul II, 1996
San Giovanni in Laterano
Information
Country
Vatican City
Vatican City
Currency
Lira
(1929 – 2001)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
50 000 Lire
Year
1996
Ruler
John Paul II (Ioannes Paulus II)
(1978–2005)
Composition
Gold (.917)
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 1996. Struck in Gold (.917). Measures 23 mm and weighs 7.5 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of John Paul II facing right. Closed Holy Door in the background. (John Paul II, Pontifec Maximum, Year 18, 1996 Jubilee on the Year 2000)
- Reverse
- Cross between John the Babtist and St. John the Evangelist. (Vatican City)
- Edge
- Reeded.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 R | 6K |
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