20 Lire - Ioannes Paulus II Family

€1.00
IssuerVatican City
Year1998
TypeCommemorative circulation coin
Value20 Lire (20 VAL)
CurrencyLira (1929-2001)
CompositionBronzital
Weight3.6 g
Dimensions21.25 mm
Thickness1.67 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Luciana De Simoni
In circulation to1 March 2002
Reference(s) KM#294
Obverse descriptionBust right holding pastoral
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XX - MCMXCVIII
(Translation: John Paul 2nd Supreme Pontiff Year 20 1998)
Reverse descriptionPeace, turned behind, holding an olive branch in his right hand and leading a family towards the radiant sun on the horizon
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCITTA` DEL VATICANO R L. 20
(Translation: Vatican City)
EdgePlain
MintR
Rome, Italy (476-date)
Mintage1998 R - A. XX - 28 500
Catalog ID8190959830
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