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2000 Lire – Vatican City

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Dialogue between Cultures

Vatican City

Context

Year: 2001

Issuer: Vatican City

Ruler: John Paul II

Currency:

Lira

(1929—2001)

Demonetization: 1 March 2002

Total mintage: 24,000

Material

Diameter: 31.4 mm

Weight: 16 g

Silver weight: 13.36 g

Thickness: 4 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 83.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Coin alignment

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References

KM: #339

Numista: #14152

Value

Exchange value: 2000 VAL

Bullion value: $37.45

Obverse

Description:

Pope John Paul II facing right, holding a pastoral staff.

Inscription:

IOANNES PAULUS II P.M A. XXIII.MMI

bodini

MAURI MOD

Translation:

John Paul II Supreme Pontiff Year 23.2001

of Bodoni

Mauritius Mord

Script: Latin

Languages: Latin, Italian

Engraver: Floriano Bodini

Designer: Roberto Mauri

Reverse

Description:

A dove with an olive branch unites people.

Inscription:

CITTA' del VATICANO

PAX L. 2000

Translation:

Vatican City

Peace 2000 Lire

Script: Latin

Languages: Latin, Italian

Engraver: Floriano Bodini

Designer: Roberto Mauri

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Rome	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2001	—	16,000
2001	—	8,000	Proof

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