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Description
Pope Francis (born Jorge Mario Bergoglio; 17 December 1936) is the 266th and current Pope of the Catholic Church, a title he holds ex officio as Bishop of Rome, and sovereign of Vatican City. He chose Francis as his papal name in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi. Francis is the first Jesuit pope, the first from the Americas, the first from the Southern Hemisphere, and the first pope from outside Europe since the Syrian Gregory III, who reigned in the 8th century.
Obverse
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The portrait in left profile of His Holiness Francis is encircled by the inscription "Vatican City", date, mint mark (R, Rome) and the twelve stars of Europe. CITTA' DEL VATICANO |
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Reverse
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A globe, next to the facial value, shows Europe in relation to Africa and Asia. 5 EURO |
| Edge |
5 Euro Cent
KM# 457 Schön# 450
Characteristics
| Material | Copper Plated Steel |
| Weight | 3.92 g |
| Diameter | 21.25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.67 mm |
| Shape |
round
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| Alignment | Medal |
| Mint |
Italian State Mint and Polygraphic Institute (IPZS)
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Copper Plated Steel, 3.92 g, ⌀ 21.25 mm
Copper Plated Steel, 3.92 g, ⌀ 21.25 mm