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Pope Saint John Paul II, born Karol Józef Wojtyła (1920–2005), served as Pope from 1978 to 2005. He was one of the most travelled world leaders in history, visiting 129 countries during his pontificate. As part of his special emphasis on the universal call to holiness, he beatified 1,340 people and canonised 483 saints, more than the combined tally of his predecessors during the preceding five centuries. He was the second longest-serving pope in modern history after Pope Pius IX, who served for nearly 32 years.
Obverse
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Depicts an official emblem of the Laurent Kabila regime: a mature male lion standing to the left amid grass, symbolizing strength and authority. Above the lion is the country’s name in French, and the denomination of issue is placed below. REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE |
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Reverse
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Depicts a portrait of Pope John Paul II, standing on papal ferula in praying, with the inscription of occasion in French, Italian, English, and Spanish respectively, date above him and his signature below. Le prophète de la paix |
Edge |
10 Francs
Pope John Paul II
Prophet of Peace
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KM# 145
Pope John Paul II
Prophet of Peace
Characteristics
Type | Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating) |
Material | Silver |
Fineness | 0.925 |
Weight | 25.4 g |
Diameter | - |
Width | 47 mm |
Height | 27 mm |
Thickness | - |
Shape | rectangular |
Alignment | Medal |