Vatican city 2020 100th birthday of St. John Paul II
100th Anniversary of the Birth of Pope John Paul II
The design features Pope John Paul II, the home where He was born
and the Basilica near His home in Wadowice, Poland. At the top left, in
semi-circle is the inscription ‘PAPA GIOVANNI PAOLO II’. At the right are the
years ‘1920 2020’, and the mintmark ‘R’. At the bottom, in semi-circle, is the
name of the issuing country ‘CITTA’ DEL VATICANO’. Under the image of the
Basilica are the artist’s name ‘G. TITOTTO’ and the engraver’s initials ‘M.A.C.
INC’ (Maria Angela Cassol, engraver). The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars
of the European flag.
Weight - 8.5 g.
Quality - BU (Brilliant Uncirculated)
Diameter - 25.75 mm.
Composition - Bimetallic - nickel brass clad nickel center in copper-nickel ring
Circulation - 65'000 pcs.
Country of origin - Vatican City
Year of release - 2020
