3061) Remembrance to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, Vatican City: issued by Commercializzazione Filatelica e Numismatica on Euro Coins: Coins Minted by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Italiano (IPZS) Italy on behalf of the "Stato Della Citta Del Vaticano" ("The Vatican City State"): Date of Coin issue: 26.10.2023:
The Header/Banner presents the Obverse and Reverse of the 10 Euro Silver Coin against a background representation of an image of Pope Benedict XVI facing left, in his papal attire.
The Vatican City State Mint has released new silver Proof coins in memory of the Late Pope-Emeritus Benedict XVI. The extraordinary issue of the 10-euro silver coin for 2023 is dedicated to the life and reign of Benedict XVI, who was a pontiff from April 2005 until February 2013.
Having been elected to the papacy after the death of the late pope, later Saint John Paul II, the expectation of the successor to one of the most charismatic popes in living memory was going to prove a challenge to anyone who would walk in the shoes of the fisherman.
Joseph, Cardinal Ratzinger, a native of Bavaria, had officially presided over the funeral of John Paul II after his 27-year incumbency, and it was obvious to many that the highly regarded theologian would be the perfect man to follow his long-time friend as supreme leader of the Catholic Church.
The Commemorative Coin:
The coins have been minted by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Italiano (IPZS) at their facilities in Rome on behalf of the Treasury Department of the Vatican City State.
The Reverse of the 10 Euro Silver Coin features a depiction of the fraternal embrace between Francis and Benedict XVI, which was captured in a photograph between the two popes.
Above, a representative of the Holy Spirit looks over them, observing and protecting the two protagonists of God’s plan.
Along the upper periphery and above the primary design is the text "CITTA DEL VATICANO" with the additional commemorative text "BENEDICTVS XVI P.M. MMV – MMXIII" (“Benedict XVI Pontifex Maximus 2005–2013”), placed just under the main title.
The denomination of "10 EURO" is shown just under the image of Francis and Benedict XVI.
The Obverse of the 10 Euro Silver Coin includes common elements of the papal crest of Pope Francis, which depicts the papal mitre and crossed keys.
Along the upper rim and above the primary design is the legend FRANCISCUS P.M. ANNO XI MMXXIII (“Francis Pontifex Maximus year 11 2023”). The papal motto MISERANDO ATQUE ELIGENDO of His Eminence (“by having mercy, by choosing him”) is shown below the crest.
The specifications of the 10 Euro Coin are:
Country of issue: Vatican City State; Date/Year of Coin issue: 26.10.2023; Denomination/Face value of Coin: 10 Euro; Metal Composition: .925 Fineness Silver (Ag); Diameter/Size: 34.00 mm; Weight: 22.00 grams; Coin Quality: Proof (P); Mint: Minted by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato Italiano (IPZS) Italy on behalf of the "Stato Della Citta Del Vaticano" ("The Vatican City State"); Mintage: 3,300 pieces; Designer: Daniela Longo.
- Each coin is encapsulated and presented in a custom case 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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