Depicts Pope Francis's crowned coat of arms encircled by the inscription "Pope Francis Year 12 2024" (XII - 12 and MMXXIV - 2024 in Roman numerals) above and "By having mercy and by choosing" below. The engraver's and sculptor's names are in the middle.

The coat of arms features three symbols on a blue field. At the top is the emblem of the Society of Jesus, reflecting Francis' Jesuit background. This emblem includes a radiant sun with the IHS christogram. Below are an eight-pointed star, symbolizing the Virgin Mary, and a spikenard representing Saint Joseph. Francis uniquely retained his personal motto, "Miserando atque eligendo" (Latin for "by having mercy, by choosing him"), from Saint Bede's 21st homily on the Gospel of Matthew.

The papal tiara, a crown worn by popes from the 8th century until the mid-20th century, was last used by Pope Paul VI in 1963. From 1143 to 1963, it was used during papal coronations. The remaining tiaras are all of the triple form, with the oldest dating from 1572.

Depicts Saint Philip the Apostle in old age, symbolized by his long beard and curved shoulders. On the right side is the cross, the symbol of his martyrdom. The denomination and the mintmark of the Italian State Mint and Polygraphic Institute (R) are on the right.

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