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.
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!
John Paul II moved millions of people as an individual as well as a Pope. There is almost no other person who changed the world as he did. With great admiration, people called him the “Fast Father”, The Traveling Pope” or “God’s Marathon Man”. He was born in May, 1920 as Karol Wojtyla in the small town of Wadowice in the vicinity of Krakow. This Polish native became elected as Pope on October 16, 1978. After more than 450 years, he becomes the first non-Italian pope to be elected and six days later he takes command of the Catholic Church of the World. His life and work becomes a mission of service to mankind. Contrary to all his predecessors, John Paul II seeks to get close to his people. With his travels and visits to more than 130 countries all over the world, he signals the beginning of how to build his new contacts with humanity. Wherever he appears, children, women, men and young adults call out “J-P two, we love you!” The answer is always “The Pope John Paul loves you all!” On April 2nd, 2005 the charismatic pope died.
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