1927) Vatican City: "The Apostolic Constitutions of the Second Vatican Council" titled “Gaudium et Spes”: Fourth Gold €100 Coin minted by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato (IPZS) in Rome: Year of Coin issue: 2021:
The Vatican City State Mint has released on 25.06.2021, new Proof-quality Gold Coins which remember the "Gaudium et Spes", the fourth and final Apostolic Constitution of the Modern World resulting from the Second Vatican Council conducted in 1964.
The Council, through the Holy See, was formally opened during the last years of the papacy of John XXIII on the 11th October 1962, and was closed during the first years of the papacy of Paul VI on the occasion of the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception on the 8th December 1965.
The purpose of the Second Vatican Council sought to provide answers to pressing questions and what it is to be Christian, and, therefore, embark on the Christian life.
In drafting this Constitution, the Council Fathers drew the Church’s attention to the need for opening a fruitful dialogue between the Church and the modern world. In the preface which read:
"For theirs is a community composed of men. United in Christ, they are led by the Holy Spirit in their journey to the Kingdom of their Father and they have welcomed the news of salvation which is meant for every man".
The 100 Euro Gold Coins:
The Gold Coins have been minted by the "Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato (IPZS)" in Rome and designed by artist Mariangela Crisciotti, whose design has given voice to the words of “Gaudium et Spes” by creating a stylised image depicting symbolism and meaning.
On the Reverse of the 100 Euro Gold Coin is featured a stylised dove with wings similar to an olive branch, scattering the seeds of hope and peace over a multitude of people with arms raised.
To the right is the Coins’ denomination of "100 EURO", and shown in recessed lettering within the stylised crowd of people is the text "CITTA DEL VATICANO".
The Obverse of the 100 Euro Gold Coin includes the crest of Pope Francis depicting the papal mitre and crossed keys.
The legend "FRANCISCUS PONT. MAX. ANNO IX MMXXI" is shown above the crest.
The text "MISERANDO ATQUE ELIGENDO", the Latin motto of Pope Francis (“By Having Mercy, By Choosing Him”), is placed under the crest. The coin’s edge includes raised lettering which reads: "MISERANDO ATQUE ELIGENDO + MMXXI".
The specifications of this Coin are:
Country of issue: Vatican City State; Year: 2021; Coin Series Theme: "Apostolic Constitutions"; Denomination/Face Value: 100 Euro; Metal Composition: .917 Fineness Gold; Designer: Crisciotti, Mariangela; Engraver: De Seta, Valerio; (Au); Weight: 30.0 grams; Diameter/Size: 35.0 mm; Coin Quality: Proof; Mintage: 799 pieces; Edge: Lettered - "MISERANDO ATQUE ELIGENDO + MMXXI"; Mint: "Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Roma"; Mint Mark: "R".
Remarks: Each Proof Gold Coin is encapsulated and presented in a custom case and is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (COA).
7) Michelangelo's "Pieta", Vatican City: New Copper Coin Series titled "Art and Faithy": A 10 Euro Copper Coin minted by the "Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca Dello Stato" (IPZS) on behalf of the "Ufficio Filatelico e Numismatico Governatorato della Cotta del Vaticano": Coin issue date: 05.03.2020
8) Ancient Postal Routes, Vatican City State: EUROPA 2020 Theme: Two stamps of 1.10 Euro and 1.15 Euro issued by the Ufficio filatelico e Numismatico -Governatorato, Vaticano featuring Ancient Postal Routes emanating from the Vatican City State during the 6th & 11th Centuries AD
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