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5 Euro – Vatican City

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Year of the Rosary

Vatican City

Context

Year: 2003

Issuer: Vatican City

Ruler: John Paul II

Currency:

Euro

(since 2002)

Total mintage: 10,000

Material

Diameter: 32 mm

Weight: 18 g

Silver weight: 16.65 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #354

Numista: #42519

Value

Exchange value: 5 EUR = $5.91

Bullion value: $46.87

Obverse

Description:

John Paul II praying the rosary.

Inscription:

IONANNES PAULUS II P.M.

m

ANNO XXV MMIII

Translation:

John Paul II, Supreme Pontiff

Year 25, 2003

Script: Latin

Language: Latin

Engraver: Roberto Mauri

Reverse

Description:

Our Lady of Pompei giving rosaries to Saints Dominic and Catherine.

Inscription:

CITTA' DEL VATICANO

R

5 euro

Scripts: Latin, Latin (cursive)

Engraver: Roberto Mauri

Edge

"Totally yours", apostolic motto of Pope John Paul II.

Legend:

+++TOTUS TUUS+++MMIII

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2003	R	10,000	Proof

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