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COINS OF THE POPES


VATICAN COINS:


PORTRAIT COIN OF POPE PIUS XII 

Vatican 100 Lire Pius XII Stainless Steel, KM55Most of the coins of Pope Pius XII bear his Papal arms rather than his portrait his portrait.  His portrait appears on this stainless steel Vatican 100 Lire coin.  The 27.75mm coin was minted only from 1955 until the Pope’s death in 1958. The coin is dated by the year of his reign on the obverse and the AD date on the reverse.  The obverse depicts the Pope in his vestments.  The reverse features Fides (Faith) carrying a cross.    
Item VA-PIUS100L VATICAN 100 LIRE 1955-58 KM55 VF-XF $5.00



POPE SAINT JOHN XXIII COIN FROM THE VATICAN

Vatican 100 Lire, John XXIII KM64 1959-1962Though Pope John XXIII reigned only from 1958 to 1963, yet he was one of the most beloved and influential of the modern Popes. He started the Second Vatican Council which implemented many reforms of the Church. In 2014 he was canonized a Saint.  This 27.75mm stainless steel Vatican 100 Lire of John XXIII depicts the Pope on one side and Fides (faith) holding a cross on the other.  
Item VA-JOHN VATICAN 100 LIRE, JOHN XXIII 1959-62, KM64 XF $5.00



VATICAN 1975 HOLY YEAR COIN SET


Vatican 1975 JUBILEE YEAR 5 COIN MINT SET: 5 - 100 LIRE KM-SA80Vatican 1975 HOLY YEAR 5 COIN MINT SET: 5 - 100 LIRE KM-SA80
Every 25 years and for special occasions, the Pope declares a Jubilee or Holy Year.  It is a special year for reconciliation and the pardon of sins.  It is often celebrated with pilgrimages to Rome or other sites. The tradition dates back to an ancient Hebrew custom of Jubilee mentioned in Leviticus 25:10 and has been celebrated regularly in the Catholic Church since 1300.  Special coins were minted for the 1975 Jubilee, utilizing designs unique to the year featuring biblical stories on the reverse and the Papal Arms on the obverse.  This 1975 Holy Year set includes the 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 Lire in Uncirculated condition in the official  folder.
Item VA-5HOLY75 VATICAN 1975 5 COIN HOLY YEAR MINT SET: 5 - 100 LIRE, (KM-MSA80) BU $8.00


VATICAN MINT SETS OF SAINT POPE JOHN PAUL II

Vatican 1982 7 coin Mint set KMS87Vatican 1983 7 coin Mint set KMS88Vatican 1984 7 coin Mint set KMS89
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These attractive Vatican mint sets of Saint Pope John Paul II includes the silver 1000 Lire, bi-metallic 500 Lire, aluminum-bronze 200 and 20 Lire, stainless steel 100 and 50 Lire and aluminum 10 Lire.  The reverse designs of the coins were changed every year, and each year has a different portrait of Pope John Paul II on the obverse.
Item VA-SET82 VATICAN 1982 7 COIN MINT SET: 10 - 1000 LIRE, (KM-MS87) UNC. $45.00
Item VA-SET83 VATICAN 1983 7 COIN MINT SET: 10 - 1000 LIRE, (KM-MS88) UNC. $45.00
Item VA-SET84 VATICAN 1984 7 COIN MINT SET: 10 - 1000 LIRE, (KM-MS89) UNC. $45.00


POPE SAINT JOHN PAUL II VATICAN 6 COIN SET

Vatican Pope John Paul II 56 coin set: 20 - 500 Lire
Pope John Paul II was the first non-Italian Pope since 1523.  The Polish Pope was one of the most widely traveled leaders in history, visiting 129 nations during his pontificate. He reigned from 1978 to 2005.  The beloved Pope was canonized in 2014. This 6 coin set from the Vatican includes the 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and bi-metallic 500 Lire all depicting the bust of John Paul II.  Coins date from the 1980’s and have various reverse designs.  All six coins are Uncirculated.
Item S-VA-SET-JP2 VATICAN JOHN PAUL II 6 COIN SET 10 LIRE -500 LIRE, UNC. $24.00



VATICAN 2013 RIO WORLD YOUTH DAY 2 EUROS

Vatican 2 Euros World Youth Day, 2013, Rio de JanieroThe Vatican issued this 2013 dated bi-metallic 2 Euros coin to commemorate World Youth Day held in Rio de Janeiro in July 2013.   The week-long event brought over 3 million attendees from throughout the world.  The coin features youth gathered within the embrcing arms of Christ.  The reverse has the standard 2 Euros design. The coin comes in its official green holder and has a mintage of only 94,000. 
Item VA-2E13 VATICAN 2 EUROS 2013 RIO YOUTH DAY IN FOLDER BU $49.50


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PAPAL COINS FROM AROUND THE WORLD:


KNIGHTS OF MALTA  COIN SET HONORS THE LIFE OF SAINT POPE JOHN PAUL II

 Order of Malta 5 coin set in folder
The ministry of Saint Pope John Paul II is commemorated in thei 5 coin set issuedby the Sovereign Hospitaler Order of Malta.  The Sovereign Hospitaller Order of Malta is an independent branch of of the Knights of Malta, which traces its origins back to the Eleventh Century when it cared for sick and poor pilgrims to the Holy Land.  The set includes five 24.25mm copper-nickel 1 Lire coins in an attractive red folder. The coins were struck shortly after the Pope's death in 2005.  The designs of the coins depict "Portrait of John Paul II",  "Becoming the Pope", "Insignias of the Pope", "Arrival of the Pope in Poland",  and "Praying at the Wailing Wall".  The reverses feature the arms of the Order, date and denomination.
Item MALTA-POPE ORDER OF MALTA 2005 5 COIN SET, Br.X321-325 UNC. $19.95

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POLAND HONORS THE LIFE OF THEIR POPE

Poland 2 Zlote 2005 Pope John Paul II Poland issued this 2 Zlote coin in 2005 shortly after the death of Pope John Paul II.  The Polish born Pope was the first the first non-Italian Pope since 1523.  One side depicts the Pope ith an outline of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome in the background.  The other side features a stylized Polish Eagle.  The 27mm coin is struck in a brass alloy called "Nordic Gold".
Item PL-2Z-POPE05 POLAND 2 ZLOTE 2005 POPE JOHN PAUL II,  KM525 BU $4.00



TRI-METALLIC COIN OF MARIE BYRD LAND HONORS POPE JOHN PAUL II   Reduced Price

10 Dollar coin of Marie Byrd Land commemorates beatification of Pope John Paul IIBecause of its remoteness in Antarctica, most of Marie Byrd Land has not been claimed by any sovereign nation, though it has been claimed by various micro-nations. It was named by explorer Admiral Richard E. Byrd in 1929 after his wife. I am sure she deserved it for putting up with his numerous explorations and adventures. In 2011 a trimetallic 10 Dollar was issued for this remote area. One side of the 27mm coin pictures Pope John Paul II and commemorates his beatification on May 1, 2011.  Antarctica is the only continent that the Pope did not visit. The other side shows a map of the territory and a penguin. 
Item BYRD MARIE BYRD LAND TRI-METALLIC 10 DOLLARS 2011 UNC. $9.50




BI-METALLIC OF MOLDAVIAN REPUBLIC OF DNIESTR FEATURES POPE JOHN PAUL II 

Transdniestra bi-metallic 100 Rubles picturing Pope John Paul IIThis unofficial bi-metallic 100 Ruble coin picturing Pope John Paul II was issued for The Moldavian Republic of Dniestr, also known as Transniestria or Transdniestra. The national arm featuring a hammer and sickle and a star is on the back of the 2011 dated coin.  The small, communist state bordering the Dniester river declared independence from Moldova in 1990.  Though its independence is not widely recognized, it operates as a sovereign nation.  The 26mm coin has a mintage of only 2500 pieces and is Uncirculated.
Item TNS-100R MOLDAVIAN REPUBLIC OF DNIESTR 100 ROUBLES 2011 POPE JOHN PAUL II, UNC. $9.75



AFRICAN BI-METALLICS CELEBRATE VISITS BY POPE JOHN PAUL II  

Cameroon bi-metallic 4500 Franc coin 2007 Pope John Paul II visitCentral African Republic bi-metallic 4500 Francs Pope John Paul II visitChad bi-metallic 4500 Francs 2007 Pope John Paul IICongo Republic bi-metallic 4500 Francs Pope John Paul II visitGabon bi-metallic 4500 Francs Pope John Paul II
In 2007 five African nations:  Cameroons, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo Republic and Gabon, each issued a bi-metallic 4500 Franc coins to commemorate a visit that Pope John Paul II made to their country.  The coins were made by the Africa Mint, which had questionable authority to issue the coins.  The coins have a mintage of only 2007 pieces of each coin.  Due to a fortunate purchase we are able to offer these scarce coins far below their original issue price of 50 Euros ($60) each.  Each coin pictures the Pope and lists the date of his visit   The Central African Republic and Congo issues also show an airplane, while the Chad issue also shows the Popemobile.  The reverse of the coins all show a map of Africa and an elephant head. Because these nations use the common currency of the Central African Monetary Union they issue few coins of their own.
Item CM-POPE07  CAMEROON 4500 FRANCS 2007 PAPAL VISIT Br.X32 UNC. $15.00
Item CF-POPE07  CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC 4500 FRANCS 2007 PAPAL VISIT Br.X13 UNC. $15.00
Item TD-POPE07 CHAD 4500 FRANCS 2007 PAPAL VISIT Br.X28 UNC. $20.00
Item CG-POPE07 CONGO REP. 4500 FRANCS 2007 PAPAL VISIT Br.X49 UNC $15.00
Item GA-POPE07 GABON 4500 FRANCS 2007 PAPAL VISIT Br.X17 UNC $20.00
Item AFRICA-POPESET5  SET OF ABOVE FIVE 4500 FRANC COINS, 2007 UNC. $75.00



POPE BENEDICT HONORED ON ON BI-METALLIC COIN 

Cameroon bimetal 4500 Francs 2005, Pope Benedict XVI bi-metallic coin Br.X24This unofficial bi-metallic 4500 Franc coin was issued for Cameroons shortly after the ascension of Pope Benedict XVI in 2005.  The coin features a terrible, toothy portrait of  Pope Benedict XVI.  It makes the Pope look like a vampire.   A map of Africa and an elephant's head is on the reverse.
Item CM-POPE05  CAMEROON 4500 FRANCS 2005 BENEDICT XVI Br.X24  UNC-minor spots. $9.50




NEW500th ANNIVERSARY ST. PETER'S BASILICA

Sierra Leone 1 Dollar 2006 St. Peter's BasilicaThe 500th anniversary of the laying the foundation stone of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome is commemorated on this 2006 copper-nickel 1 Dollar coin from Sierra Leone.   The coin depicts the basilica framed by two angels with Pope Benedict XVI and St. Peter in the background.  Architect Donato Bramante and a stonecutter are in the foreground. It is built over the grave of St. Peter and is considered the largest most important church of the Catholic faith.  It was started in in 1506 but not completed until 120 years later in 1626, after undergoing numerous design changes during its construction.     The 38.6mm coin features the Sierra Leone coat of arms on the obverse.
Item SL-PETER06 SIERRA LEONE 1 DOLLAR 2006 ST. PETER'S BASILICA KM403 BU $7.50





NEWBIRTH OF CHRIST

Isle of Man 1 Crown 1997 commemorating Birth of ChristIsle of Man celebrated the 2000th anniversary of the birth of Christ with this attractive 1997 1 Crown.  The coin depicts Mary holding baby Jesus surrounded by angels. The Raphael David Maklouf portrait of Queen Elizabeth is on the obverse of the 38.6mm copper-nickel coin. 
Item IOM-CHRIST97 ISLE OF MAN 1 CROWN 1997 BIRTH OF CHRIST KM799 BU $7.50
Item IOM-CHRIST97x5 Roll of 20 of the above ISLE OF MAN 1 CROWN 1997 BIRTH OF CHRIST BU $99.75
Item IOM-CHRIST97x20 5 of the above ISLE OF MAN 1 CROWN 1997 BIRTH OF CHRIST BU $29.75





NEWTHE JESUS 1 OUNCE SILVER COINS FROM SAMOA

Samoa 2 Tala Jesus 1 ounce silver coins for 2022, 2023 and 2024Common obverse to Samoa 1 ounce silver coins features coat of arms.
Each year Samoa issues a 39mm 1 troy ounce .999 fine silver coin featuring Jesus.  The Samoan coat of arms is on the obverse.  The coins are legal tender for 2 Tala in Samoa.  Their Proof-Like finish that brings out the beautiful, intricately detailed features of each design. The coins have a mintage of only 15,000 pieces and come in a protective plastic capsule. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of each coin is donated to Christian charities. As might be expected, the Jesus coins are popular with both collectors and non-collectors, especially around Christmas.
   The theme of the 2024 issue is "Jesus the Creator".  The coin depicts Jesus standing.  Around him is a series of images representation the story of creation in seven days as told in Genesis, Chapter one.  Christ’s halo bears the inscription ⲞⲰⲚ, signifying "The Being."
   The 2023 issue features "Jesus the Teacher".  It features Jesus holding an open Bible with the Greek letters Alpha and Omega, representing the beginning and end. To is right is ⲒⲎⲤ for Jesus and to his left is ⲠⲬⲤ for Christ.  Christ’s halo bears the inscription ⲞⲰⲚ."  Around the rim behind Christ is the Greek word for Holy.
   "Light of Christ" is the theme of the 2022 issue.  The design depicts Jesus standing in front of a church’s rose stained glass window. The Chi-rho Christogram is to the right
Item WS-JESUS24 SAMOA 2 TALA 2024 JESUS THE CREATOR PROOF-LIKE $45.00
Item WS-JESUS23 SAMOA 2 TALA 2023 JESUS THE TEACHER PROOF-LIKE $45.00
Item WS-JESUS22 SAMOA 2 TALA 2022 LIGHT OF CHRIST PROOF-LIKE $47.00


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