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2 Diners Pope John Paul II
| Issuer | Principat d'Andorra |
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| Year | 2005 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | The copper-nickel centre features the quartered coat of arms of Andorra, incorporating the traditional four quarters representing the Bishop of Urgell, the Count of Foix, Catalonia, and the Viscount of Béarn, with an ornate cartouche below bearing the motto VIRTVS VNITA FORTIOR. The denomination '2 D.' appears in the lower portion of the brass outer ring, with the date '2005' below it. The legend PRINCIPAT D'ANDORRA curves along the upper arc of the outer ring. The overall design presents the heraldic shield in a classical engraved style within the bimetallic format. |
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| Reverse description | The copper-nickel centre displays a portrait effigy of Pope John Paul II facing slightly to his right, depicted in a contemplative pose with his right hand raised near his cheek, wearing the traditional papal zucchetto and vestments. A stylized lily or floral motif is visible to the lower left of the portrait. The legend JOAN PAU II arcs across the upper portion of the brass outer ring, while the dates 1978 and 2005, flanking the word PAPA, appear along the lower arc, commemorating his pontificate from election to death. |
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| Reverse lettering | JOAN PAU II 1978 · PAPA · 2005 (Translation: John Paul II 1978 · Pope · 2005) |
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