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1 Cèntim Pope John Paul II
| Issuer | Govern d'Andorra |
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| Year | 2005 |
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| Diameter | 18 mm |
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| Obverse description | The obverse displays the quartered coat of arms of Andorra centrally positioned in the field, featuring the traditional heraldic elements of the Principality including the episcopal mitre and crosier, the quatre barres of Catalonia, the three red pales of Foix, and the two red bulls of Béarn. The circular legend PRINCIPAT D'ANDORRA arcs along the upper periphery, while the motto VIRTUS UNITA FORTIOR appears on a ribbon across the shield. The denomination 1 ct. and the date 2005 are inscribed in the lower portion of the field beneath the arms. |
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| Obverse lettering | PRINCIPAT D'ANDORRA VIRTUS UNITA FORTIOR 1 ct. 2005 (Translation: Principality of Andorra United virtue is stronger) |
| Reverse description | The reverse presents a right-facing portrait bust of Karol Wojtyla, the future Pope John Paul II, rendered in low relief and occupying the central field. The subject is depicted in clerical dress, with fine detail applied to the facial features and hair. The name KAROL WOJTYLA arcs along the upper legend in capital letters. In the lower portion of the field, the dates 1946 and 1958 flank the word SACERDOT, commemorating his ordination as priest and his elevation to bishop respectively. |
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