The portrait in left profile of His Holiness John Paul II is encircled by the inscription `CITTA` DEL VATICANO` (Vatican City) and the twelve stars of Europe
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
CITTA` DEL VATICANO
2004
R
GV ⠂UP INC.
Reverse description
A map, next to the face value, symbolizes the gathering of the fifteen nations of the European Union.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
50
EURO
CENT
LL
Edge
Indented.
Mint
R Rome, Italy (476-date)
Mintage
2002 R - - 6 000 2002 R - BU set - 65 000 2002 R - Proof - 9 000 2003 R - In BU sets only - 65 000 2003 R - Proof - 13 000 2004 R - In BU sets only - 85 000 2004 R - Proof - 16 000 2005 R - In BU sets only - 85 000 2005 R - Proof - 16 000
