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5 Euros - Franciscus XLIX World Day of Peace
| Issuer | Vatican City |
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| Year | 2016 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | Facing bust of Pope Francis (Franciscus PP.) in papal vestments, including a clerical collar and pectoral cross on chain, rendered in high relief against a mirror-polished field. The effigy occupies the central area of the coin, depicted in a naturalistic and contemporary sculptural style. The curved Latin legend FRANCISCVS PP. ANNO IVBILAEI MISERICORDIAE runs along the upper periphery, with the Roman numeral date MMXVI continuing along the right. The engravers' signatures FUSCO CASSOL INC appear in small lettering at the lower left of the portrait. |
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| Reverse description | An angel depicted in dynamic pose, sheathing a sword into a flowering bush from which olive branches spring forth, serving as an allegorical representation of peace triumphing over conflict and the renewal of the human soul. The composition is set within a polished field with the denomination and issuer legend arranged around the design. The reverse carries the face value numeral 5 and the inscription EVRO alongside CITTA DEL VATICANO, with the mint mark R for Rome. |
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| Mintage | 2016 R - Proof - 5,500 |
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