Vatican City 500 lire, 1996

Information

NumberKM# 277
CountryVatican City
PeriodPope John Paul II (1979 - 2001)
RulerJohn Paul II
CurrencyVatican lira
Coin typeCirculation coins
Denomination500 lire
Year1996 - MCMXCVI
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 1996, Vatican City

Pope 

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

Legend
IOANNES PAVLVS II
P M

Creators: Orietta Rossi

Reverse

500 lire 1996, Vatican City

Education  People 

Description
Book

Legend
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
L.500
O. ROSSI DRIUTTI INC
R

Creators: Orietta Rossi

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Mintage

MintMintage
UNCBUProof
Italy, Rome100.000--


Collection

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