Vatican City 500 lire, 1989

Information

NumberKM# 218
CountryVatican City
PeriodPope John Paul II (1979 - 2001)
RulerJohn Paul II
CurrencyVatican lira
Coin typeCirculation coins
Denomination500 lire
Year1989 - MCMLXXXIX
Edge typeReeded and smooth section
ShapeRound
AlignmentCoin (180°)
CompositionBi-Metallic: Aluminium-Bronze center, Stainless Steel ring
Weight (g)6.8
Diameter (mm)25.8
Thickness (mm)2

Obverse:

500 lire 1989, Vatican City

Pope 

Description
John Paul II (264th pope of the Roman Catholic Church)

Legend
E. MANFRINI
IOANNES PAVLVS II
P M

Creators: Enrico Manfrini (E. Manfrini)

Reverse

500 lire 1989, Vatican City

Plant 

Description
Vitis (grapevine)

Legend
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
L.500
R

Creators: Enrico Manfrini (E. Manfrini)

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Mintage

MintMarkMintage
UNCBUProof
Italy, RomeR+--


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