Guatemala – Bishop Francisco Marroquin – 100 Quetzales – 2006 – Pick 111 – Crisp Uncirculated
Referred to as the “Catholic Woodstock”, youth from all over the globe descended on Bern, Switzerland the first weekend in June, 2004 to celebrate their faith with pope John Paul II. This beautiful proof pattern was issued as part of the festivities surrounding the event and comes in its mint issued presentation folder as shown. Great gift for any devout Catholic or collector of papal or world coins.
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.
While the passing of Pope John Paul II was a sad loss to the world the selection of Pope Benedict XVI demonstrated the Catholic Church’s calm continuance of leadership. If you are a world coins collector or are looking for a unique way to commemorate the living institution of the Papacy then this brilliant uncirculated Crown issued by Sierra Leone in 2005 would be ideal.
Already a favorite among collectors of world coins, this 2 Zlote piece was released into circulation by the Polish Mint in 2003. Would also make a great gift for anyone collectiong world coins that commemorate the life of Pope John Paul II.
Beautiful and inexpensive five coin presentation folder featuring some of the milestone events in the life of Pope John Paul II. Issued by one of the many organizations calling themselves the Knights of Malta in 2005. Would make a nice gift for any Catholic or collector of world coins.
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.
The Cherubs issue from Gibraltar has become a classic among collectors of angelic themes and world coins. Although they have become increasingly difficult to find in the secondary market, we have been able to obtain a few which we offer exclusively on our website.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Shown here meeting with Mehmet Ali Agca, the man who tried to kill him. 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.
The Cherubs issue from Gibraltar has become a classic among collectors of angelic themes and world coins. Although they have become increasingly difficult to find in the secondary market, we have been able to obtain a few which we offer exclusively on our website.
The Cherubs issue from Gibraltar has become a classic among collectors of angelic themes and world coins. Although they have become increasingly difficult to find in the secondary market, we have been able to obtain a few which we offer exclusively on our website.
The Cherubs issue from Gibraltar has become a classic among collectors of angelic themes and world coins. Although they have become increasingly difficult to find in the secondary market, we have been able to obtain a few which we offer exclusively on our website.
Already a favorite among collectors of world coins, this 2 Zlote piece was released into circulation by the Polish Mint in July of 2005. Would also make a great gift for anyone collectiong world coins that commemorate the life of Pope John Paul II.
A colorful coin set with characteristic motifs is a worthy souvenir for all those interested in this part of history.
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