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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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The portrait in left profile of His Holiness John Paul II is encircled by the inscription "Vatican City" and the twelve stars of Europe. Date and mint mark (R, Rome) below. 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# 343 Schön# 345
Characteristics
Material | Copper Plated Steel |
Weight | 3.92 g |
Diameter | 21.25 mm |
Thickness | 1.67 mm |
Shape | round |
Alignment | Medal |
Mint |
Italian State Mint and Polygraphic Institute (IPZS)
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