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Thursday, 24 November 2022

2579) "The Twelve Apostles", Vatican City: The Twelve Apostles Coin Series: The first Silver Coins of 5- and 10-Euro minted by the "Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca Dello Stato" (IPZS) on behalf of "Commercializzazione Filatelica e Numismatica" (CFN) feature St Peter & St Andrew: Date of Coins issued: 10.11.2022:

2579) "The Twelve Apostles", Vatican City: The Twelve Apostles Coin Series: The first Silver Coins of 5- and 10-Euro minted by the "Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca Dello Stato" (IPZS) on behalf of "Commercializzazione Filatelica e Numismatica" (CFN) feature St Peter & St Andrew: Date of Coins issued: 10.11.2022: 

The Header shows the Obverse and Reverse of the 5- & 10-Euro Silver Prof Coins titled "Duodecim Apstolrum" (meaning the "12 Apostles") against a background representation of Jesus preaching to the brothers Peter and Andrew beside the Sea of Galilee

The Commercializzazione Filatelica e Numismatica (CFN), on behalf of the Holy See, has issued two Silver Proof-quality Coins on 10.11.2022 titled “The Twelve Apostles,” depicting the disciples of Jesus Christ. 

All of the Apostles (or "disciples"), with the exception of Judas Iscariot, were each made saints in the Catholic religion. 

This not only recognises that these are Holy people, but it also means that Catholics can invoke these saints through prayer to intercede on their behalf. 

The 12 Apostles are Simon, whom Jesus named Peter, his brother Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James (son of Alphaeus), Simon (the Zealot), Judas (son of James), and Judas Iscariot. 

The Gospel of Matthew and the Gospel of Mark recount the call of the first disciples by the Sea of Galilee:

"As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. ‘Come, follow me,’ Jesus said, ‘and I will make you fishers of men.’ At once they left their nets and followed him. "

The Coins:

Both the €10 and €5 silver Proof-quality coins have been minted by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato (IPZS) at their facilities in Rome on behalf of the treasury department of the Vatican City State.

The €5 (Five Euro) Silver Proof Coin has been designed by Mariangela Crisciotti. 

The Reverse of the Coin is dedicated to the Apostle Peter, recalling the church’s foundation and the first Bishop of Rome. 

The depiction shows Peter in tears, repenting for having denied Jesus. Next to him is a rooster, a symbol of his betrayal.

The two keys held by Peter in his left hand symbolise the Kingdom of Heaven and the papal authority given to him by Jesus Christ before his crucifixion. 

To the left top, along the edge, is the stylised lettering "CITTA DEL VATICANO" and the denomination "5 EURO" is shown to the lower-right periphery in a vertical direction.

The €10 (Ten Euro) Silver Proof €5 (Five Euro) Silver Proof Coin is designed by Gabriele Di Maulo

The Reverse of the Coin features a depiction of Andrew, brother of Peter. 

Andrew is the first of the apostles encountered in the Gospels. He introduced Jesus to his brother Peter and together, they decided to leave their occupation as fishermen to follow the Messiah.

The coin features the saint embracing the diagonal cross, in the shape of an “X,” known as the Cross of Saint Andrew on which he was crucified in Patras, Greece. 

In his left hand, Andrew holds two fish, symbolising his former trade as a fisherman before becoming a messenger of the word of Jesus, and the miracle of the loaves and fishes. 

Andrew is the patron saint of fishermen

To the right half edge is the text "ANDREAS" and to the left horizontally is the denomination "EVRO 10", along with "CITTA DEL VATICANO" inscribed below the denomination.

The Obverses of both the Coins includes common elements of the papal crest of Pope Francis, which depicts the papal mitre and crossed keys. 

The legend "FRANCISCUS PP. ANNO X" (“Francis Pope and Pontiff year 10”) and papal motto "MISERANDO ATQUE ELIGENDO of His Eminence" (“by having mercy, by choosing him”) are also included on this face along with the year of release "MMXXII" shown in Roman numerals translating as "2022". 

The specifications of the two Coin Variants are:

i) The 5 Euro Silver Proof Coin:

Issuing State: Vatican City; Coin Series Theme: "The Twelve Apostles of Jesus"; Coin Theme: "St Peter"; Denomination€5 (Five Euro); Metal Composition: .925 Fineness Silver (Ag); Weight: 18.00 grams; Diameter/Size: 32.00 mm; Minted by: The Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato (IPZS) at their facilities in Rome on behalf of the treasury department of the Vatican City State; Coin Quality: Proof (P); Mintage: 3,300 pieces; Designer(s): (Sculptor) Mariangela Crisciotti, (Engraver) Uliana Pernazza; Edge Inscription: "MISERANDO ATQUE ELIGENDO + MMXXII+".

ii) The 10 Euro Silver Proof Coin:

Issuing State: Vatican City; Coin Series Theme: "The Twelve Apostles of Jesus"; Coin Theme: "St Peter"; Denomination€10 (Ten Euro); Metal Composition: .925 Fineness Silver (Ag); Weight: 22.00 grams; Diameter/Size: 34.00 mm; Minted by: The Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato (IPZS) at their facilities in Rome on behalf of the treasury department of the Vatican City State; Coin Quality: Proof (P); Mintage: 3,300 pieces; Designer(s): (Sculptor) Gabriele Di Maulo, (Engraver) Silvia Petrassi; Edge Inscription: "MISERANDO ATQUE ELIGENDO + MMXXII+".

- The Coins are sold as a separate purchase.

- Each coin is encapsulated and presented in a Vatican City State Mint branded custom case accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (COA)




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14) "The Twelve Apostles", Vatican City: The Twelve Apostles Coin Series: The first Silver Coins of 5- and 10-Euro minted by the "Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca Dello Stato" (IPZS) on behalf of "Coommercializzazione Filatelica e Numismatica" (CFN) feature St. Peter & St. Andrew: Date of Coins issued: 10.11.2022

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