Western Samoa – Beatification of Pope John Paul II – $5 – 2009 – Proof Silver Crown – Color
Cardinal Josef Ratzinger was elected on April 19, 2005 as the 265th Pontifex Maximus in the history of the Catholic Church. He has chosen Benedict XVI as his pope name. The new Pope celebrated his Papal inauguration mass on April 24, 2005 and was enthroned in the St. John in Lateran Basilica on May 7, 2005. Josef Ratzinger was born on April 16, 1927 in the village of Markl am Inn and was ordained a priest in June 1951. In March 1977 he was appointed by Pope Paul VI to be Archbishop of Munich and subsequently was made a cardinal. In 1981 he was appointed as the Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. For 20 years, Cardinal Ratzinger was an advisor of Pope John Paul II, and in 2002 he became the Dean of the College of Cardinals. Before becoming Pope, he was already one of the most influential men in the Vatican.
A colorful coin set with characteristic motifs is a worthy souvenir for all those interested in this part of history.
D.R. Congo – In Memorium – Pope John Paul II – 10 Francs – 2005 – Acrylic – Mint Box & COA
Sierra Leone – St. Peter’s Basilica – $10 – 2006 – Proof Silver Crown – COA
Nauru – Guardian Angel – One Dollar – 2009 – Proof Crown with Swarovski Crystals – KM-38 – COA – One of the few non-circulating legal tender (NCLT) coins issued by this tiny island nation located in the Western Pacific. Listed in Krause’s Standard Catalog of World Coins as KM-38, it comes as issued with a Certificate of Authenticity. Total mintage on this coin was limited to 10,000 pieces.
A total of 1,000 pieces of this coin were minted world-wide and it comes as shown with a Certificate of Authenticity and a mint issued presentation case.
Each coin has been treated with an exclusive enameling process that applies the depictions directly to the reverse of the coin. This issue was limited to a total of 10,000 sets, each set housed in a presentation case with a Certificate of Authenticity.
German Democratic Republic – East Germany – Restoration of Dresden Women’s Church – 5 Mark – 1985A – Brilliant Uncirculated – KM-102
Bundesrepublic – 50 Years of Peace & Reconstruction – Dresden Cathedral Commemorative – DM 10 – 1995 J – Proof Silver Crown – KM185
To commemorate Pope John Paul II the National Bank of Poland has issued the first Polish collector note. It entered circulation on October 16th, 2006, the anniversary of Karol Wojtyla’s election to the papacy. The front of the note contains a portrait of the Pope performing a greeting gesture, against the background of a stylized globe, which is a symbol of the pontiff’s universal nature. The back of the note shows a scene of Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski paying homage to the Pope, which emphasizes the Polish context of this pontificate. This note would make a beautiful gift to anyone of the Catholic faith or collector of Polish or world banknotes.
A colorful coin set with characteristic motifs is a worthy souvenir for all those interested in this part of history.
Just issued by the Polish Mint in June of 2005, this stunning piece commemorates the life of Pope John Paul II, Poland’s favorite son. Elected pope on 16 October 1978 after John Paul I’s death one week into his papacy, Karol Wojtyla became the first non-Italian pontiff in over 450 years and the first Slavic pope. Remembered as the most public pontiff in history Pope John Paul II maintained himself in the public eye, visiting over 100 different countries, speaking forcefully on behalf of human rights, and surviving an assassination attempt which he responded to by offering his forgiveness to his assailant. Badly disabled by Parkinson’s disease John Paul II passed away on the 2nd of April in 2005 and was succeeded by Pope Benedict XVI on 19 April 2005.This coin sold out at the Mint the day it was issued, so if you want one, this is the time to get it!
Guatemala – Bishop Francisco Marroquin – 100 Quetzales – 2006 – Pick 111 – Crisp Uncirculated
This is one coin in a beautiful set of twelve, which was issued by authority of the government of the Somali Republic in 2004, prior to the death of Pope John Paul II. It has a legal tender value in its country of origin of One Dollar, and was a way to honor and celebrate the life of the Holy Father, whose principal message was one of inclusion. Elected pope on 16 October 1978 after John Paul I’s death one week into his papacy, Karol Wojtyla became the first non-Italian pontiff in over 450 years and the first Slavic pope. Remembered as the most public pontiff in history Pope John Paul II maintained himself in the public eye, visiting over 100 different countries, speaking forcefully on behalf of human rights, and surviving an assassination attempt which he responded to by offering his forgiveness to his assailant. Badly disabled by Parkinson’s disease John Paul II passed away on the 2nd of April in 2005 and was succeeded by Pope Benedict XVI on 19 April 2005.
This is one coin in a beautiful set of twelve, which was issued by authority of the government of the Somali Republic in 2004, prior to the death of Pope John Paul II. It has a legal tender value in its country of origin of One Dollar, and was a way to honor and celebrate the life of the Holy Father, whose principal message was one of inclusion. Elected pope on 16 October 1978 after John Paul I’s death one week into his papacy, Karol Wojtyla became the first non-Italian pontiff in over 450 years and the first Slavic pope. Remembered as the most public pontiff in history Pope John Paul II maintained himself in the public eye, visiting over 100 different countries, speaking forcefully on behalf of human rights, and surviving an assassination attempt which he responded to by offering his forgiveness to his assailant. Badly disabled by Parkinson’s disease John Paul II passed away on the 2nd of April in 2005 and was succeeded by Pope Benedict XVI on 19 April 2005.
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