Portrait of the holy father with in his left hand his pastoral staff terminating in the cross with the figure of the Crucified Christ.The pope is shown full-face, as though calling the viewer`s attention to the real meaning of the jubilee.
Obverse lettering
IOANNES
PAVLVS PP.II A. IVBILAEI MM
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
The jubilee logo: in the middle five intertwined doves symbolizing the five continents. The doves fly in a circle to emphasize the solidarity which should reign among people as creatures of God. The background is dominated by the Cross, each arm of three rays as a reminder of the mystery of the Blessed Trinity, which is the transcendent point of reference for people`s efforts to seek full communion with one another. The words CHRISTUS HERI HODIE SEMPER which appear in the quarters formed by the Cross are a reminder that the Son of God born two thousand years ago is the true hope of salvation for the whole world.
