| Issuer | Vatican City |
| Year | 1994 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 500 Lire (500 VAL) |
| Currency | Lira (1929-2001) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Dimensions | 29.3 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | Giovani Contri |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#251 |
| Obverse description | Sunrays above bust right holding crucifix |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | IOANNES
PAVLVS II P.M٠A٠ XVI٠MCMXCIV (Translation: John Paul II Supreme Pontiff Year 16 1994) |
| Reverse description | The Divine Eye that illuminates the world and a man with Its rays |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | CITTA` DEL VATICANO
R L.500 (Translation: Vatican City) |
| Edge | Inscription in rilief |
| Mint | R Rome, Italy (476-date) |
| Mintage | 1994 - A. XVI - 27 000 1994 - A. XVI; Proof - 5 000 |
| Catalog ID | 8458151240 |
| Comments |
