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Foundation of Vatican City, Benedict XVI
| Location | Vatican City |
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| Composition | Bimetallic |
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| Obverse description | Bimetallic medallion with a central silver-toned insert bearing a right-facing bust of Pope Benedict XVI in high relief, wearing papal vestments and zucchetto. The surrounding gilt ring carries the encircling legend. |
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| Reverse description | The silver-toned central insert depicts an aerial view of St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, showing the colonnade, obelisk, and the facade of St. Peter's Basilica in relief. The surrounding gilt ring bears the encircling legend. |
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| Reverse lettering | LA CHIESA PIU` GRANDE DELLA CRISTIANITA` • SAN PIETRO • |
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