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Benedictus XVI St Peter's Basilica
| Location | Vatican City |
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| Year | 2006 |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | The bimetallic token features a central field depicting a scene of Christ handing the keys to Saint Peter, with St. Peter's Basilica rendered in relief in the background. In the lower exergue, a small papal tiara device is visible flanked by the commemorative dates. The outer gold-toned ring carries the full Latin legend around the circumference. |
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| Obverse lettering | PATRIARCALIS BASILICA PRINCIPIS APOSTOLORVM + 1506-2006 + |
| Reverse description | The reverse field displays a frontal portrait in relief of Pope Benedict XVI in full papal vestments, wearing the tiara and holding a papal cross staff. The surrounding gold-toned legend ring bears his name and title in Latin, with a cross ornament in the lower portion. |
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