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Below is a list of the coins of the Papal States / Vatican that I have. Rather than just repeating the usual size/weight characteristics, I have provided a link to the Numista site for those attributes. What I have tried to do is give more context of the coin and relay some historical events that either the images represent or were occuring at the time of minting. None of these coins are particulary rare or expensive - but it's quite possible to get a lot out of a collection for very little outlay. I plan to add to this page in the near future.

It's probably worth noting that I am neither Catholic nor religious so this view is a purely secular one.

I hope this is useful and informative.

Issuing Authority

Clement X 1670-1676
Innocent XI - 1676-1689
Innocent XII - 1691-1700
Benedict XIV - 1740-1758
Pius VI = 1775-1799
Pius VII = 1800-1823
Leo XII - 1823-1829
Gregory XVI - 1831-1846
Pius IX - 1846-1879
Pius XII 1939-1958
John XXIII 1958-1963

Paul VI - 1964 Set
Paul VI - 1965 Set
Paul VI - 1966 Set
Paul VI - 1967 Set
Paul VI - 1969 Set
Paul VI - 1971 Set
Paul VI - 1973 Set
Paul VI - 1974 Set
Paul VI - 1975 Set
Paul VI - 1976 Set
Paul VI - 1977 Set
Paul VI - 1978 Set

John Paul II - 1979 Set
John Paul II - 1981 Set
John Paul II - 1982 Set
John Paul II - 1983 Set
John Paul II - 1984 Set
John Paul II - 1985 Set
John Paul II - 1986 Set
John Paul II - 1987 Set
John Paul II - 1988 Set
John Paul II - 1989 Set
John Paul II - 1991 Set
John Paul II - 1992 Set
John Paul II - 1993 Set
John Paul II - 1994 Set
John Paul II - 1995 Set
John Paul II - 1996 Set
John Paul II - 1997 Set
John Paul II - 1998 Set
John Paul II - 2001 Set

Clement X (1670-1676)

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1670-1676 Grosso	Clement X	CLEMENS X . PONT . MAX . Bust of Clement X left No legend. Papal heraldic achievement		Unknown mint Clement X (Emilio Bonaventura Altieri) was 79 when he was elected Pope and he ruled for 6 years. The 7 stars on the shield represent the Papacy's authority over the 7 hills of Rome.	KM339 Numista 63487

Innocent XI (1676-1689)

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
ND (1680) 1 Quattrino	Innocent XI	INNOCEN XI.P.M.A.V. Papal heraldic achievement SVB.TVVM PRESID Madonna and child		Unknown mint The quattrino derives from a "quarter denari". It was last used in Italy in 1861 when the Lira was introduced as a standard currency in step with the French franc. The Papal lira was introduced in 1866 and lasted until 1870 when the Papal States was disolved.	KM41 Numista 115588

Innocent XII (1691-1700)

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1691-1700 1/2 Bolognino	Innocent XII	BONONIA DOCET Bolongnia teaches Papal heraldic achievement MEZO BOLOGNINO / 1691 Legend within wreath		Gubbio mint Gubbio is an ancient town in the Province of Perugia in the Umbria region. The town boasts the largest Christmas tree in the world each year and has a quaint tradition of being awarded "madman" of the city by running around the Fontana dei Matti three times while being soaked by locals.	KM115, Numista 430220
1691-1700 ½ Baiocco	Innocent XII	INNOC. XII PON.M.A.II (Innocentius XII Supreme Pontiff Year 2) Papal heraldic achievement MEZO / BAIOC / CO Legend within wreath		Unknown mint This particular coin is not quite the same as the main example shown on Numista with different lettering and placement on the reverse.	KM15 Numista 100224

It is worth taking a moment to dissect what the heraldic achievement consists of;
1. The escutcheon is the central shield bearing the coat of arms.
2. The crest is the device placed above the helmet or crown.
3. The helmet is often styalised and represents rank or status. In these cases it is the Pontifs/archbishops triregnum/capello romano that is used.
4. The mantling is the decorative cloth draped around the helmet. In these cases it is the cord and tassels tied to the end of the keys that is used.
5. The supporters are figures, often animals that stand either side of the escutcheon though this feature is not seen here.
6. The coat of arms is what is contained in the escutcheon but a heraldic achievement is the entirety of the display.
7. The motto is a short phrase associated with the bearer.

While coats of arms served a necessary function in medieval times, their continued use and subsequent embellishment to full heraldic achievements may be seen as somewhat egotistical but their purpose continues to be maintaining family tradition and in that they are very successful. Sede Vacante (Annibale Albani)

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1740 1/2 Baiocco	Annibale Albani	SEDE VACAN. MDCCXXXX Heraldic achievement of Annibale Albani MEZZO . BAIOCCO / ROM. / 1740 Legend within wreath, date below		Rome mint Annibale Albani issued this coin as archpriest of St. Peter's Basilica during a time of vacancy, the translation of Sede Vacante is ""the see being vacant.""	KM Numista 381029

Benedict XIV (1740-1758)

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1742 Quattrino	Benedict XIV	Rampant Lion holding banner BONO NIA DOCET 1742 Bolongnia teaches		Unknown mint The inscription refers to the university of the town and translates to Bologna teaches. The Bologna university was Europe's largest in the 12th century	KM225 Numista 44849
1756 Quattrino	Benedict XIV	BENED.XIV PON.M.A.XVI QVATRI / NO /ROMANO / 1756 Value within rope wreath		Unknown mint	KM1176 Numista 119393

Clement XIII (1758-1769)

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1758 1 Baiocco	Clement XIII	CLEM.XIII PON.M.A.I. Papal heraldic achievement . VN . / BAIOCCO / ROMANO / . 1759 . Inscription and date within wreath		Unknown mint	KM1184 Numista 119523

Pius VI (1775-1799)

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1778 1 Quattrino	Pius VI	PIVS VI PONT M. Papal heraldic achievement BONO / NIA / DOCET / 1778 Incription and date within wreath		Rome mint The Papal heraldic achievement here depicts the tripple crown, the gold and silver crossed keys behind the coat of arms. the coat of arms shows three stars with God blowing on 4 lillies	KM267 Numista 187270
ND (1784) 1 Grosso	Pius VI	PIVS VI PON M. A X Papal heraldic achievement AUXILIUM / DE / SANCTO Incription within wreath		Rome mint The Papal heraldic achievement here depicts the tripple crown, the gold and silver crossed keys behind the coat of arms. the coat of arms shows three stars with God blowing on 4 lillies	KM1047 Numista 46535
1785 1 Baiocco	Pius VI	PIVS SEXTVS PON.M.A XI. Crossed keys VN / BAIOCCO / ROMANO		Rome mint	KM1222 Numista 37997
1782 1 Baiocco	Pius VI	.PIVS SEXTVS P.M. 1780. Crossed keys VN / BAIOCCO / ROMANO Value above star		Rome mint This coin has an unusual placement of the cord tassels coming from the keys in that the dissect the date thus "1 78 2"	KM1221 Numista 86239
1796 2 & 1/2 Baiocco	Pius VI	APOSTOLORUM PRINCEPS / T.M. St. Peter facing left BAIOCCHI / DVE E MEZZO / ANCONA / 1796 Three stars above, text and date		Ancona mint Engraved by Tommaso Mercandetti Ancona is a city and port in central Italy on the Adratic sea. At this time it was the main city in the Papal legate of Marche	KM3 Numista 86172

Pius VII (1800-1823)

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1816 1 Quattrino	Pius VII	PONTIFICATVS AN.SECVNDO / M.BAI Papal heraldic achievement PIVS /SEPTIMVS / PONTIFEX / MAXIMVS / MDCCCXVI / * * *		Rome mint	KM1276.1 Numista 107033
1802 1/2 Baiocco	Pius VII	PONTIFICATVS AN.SECVNDO / M.BAI Papal heraldic achievement PIVS /SEPTIMVS / PONTIFEX / MAXIMVS / MDCCCII / * * * (Pius the Seventh Supreme Pontiff 1802) Legand on 5 lines, 3 stars below.		Rome mint Very broad flan border reeding	KM3584 Numista 3584
1816 1 Baiocco	Pius VII	PONTIFICATVS ANNO XVI /BAIOCCO Papal heraldic achievement PIVS /SEPTIMVS / PONTIFEX / MAXIMVS / MDCCCXVI / * * * (Pius the Seventh Supreme Pontiff 1816) Legand on 4 lines above dividing line. Date and 3 small left facing heads below.		Rome mint Engraved by Giuseppe, Giovanni Pasinati No flan border reeding.	KM1279 Numista 57312

Leo XII (1823-1829)

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1824 1/2 Baiocco	Leo XII	LEO XII P. M. A. II Papal heraldic achievement QVATRINO / ROMANO / 1824 / R. Legend within wreath, date below		Rome mint	KM1294 Numista 110473

Gregory XVI (1831-1846)

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1843 Quattrino	Gregorio XVI	GREGORIVS.XVI PONT.MAX.A.XIII / R Papal heraldic achievement QUATTRINO / 1843 Arched text and date within wreath		Rome mint The dexter (right) half of the shield represents the Camoldese Congregation of the Order of Saint Benedict, to which the Pope belonged while The sinister (left) part is the arms of the Cappellari Family	KM1318 Numista 43500
1836 1/2 Baiocco	Gregorio XVI	GREGORIVS.XVI PONT.MAX.A.XV / R Papal heraldic achievement MEZZO / BAIOCCO / 1845 Text and date within wreath		Rome mint	KM1319 Numista 3612
1836 ½ Baiocco	Gregorio XVI	GREGORIVS.XVI PONT.MAX.A.XV / R Papal heraldic achievement MEZZO / BAIOCCO / 1845		Bologna mint	KM1319 Numista 3612
1835 Baiocco	Gregorio XVI	GREGORIVS . XVI PONT . MAX . A . VII / R Papal heraldic achievement BAIOCCO 1935		Rome mint	KM3618, Numista 3618
1837 Baiocco	Gregorio XVI	GREGORIVS . XVI PONT . MAX . A . VII / R Papal heraldic achievement BAIOCCO 1937		Bologna mint	KM3618, Numista 3618
1844 5 Baiocchi	Gregorio XVI	5 Baiocchi GREGORIVS.XVI PONT.MAX.A·XV / R Papal heraldic achievement MEZZO / BAIOCCO / 1845		Rome mint	KM1321 Numista 53491

Pius IX (1846-1878)
In 1866 the Scudo currency was replaced by the Lira (to align with Italian currency) The exchange rate was 1 Scudo to 5.357 Lira.

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1850 half Baiocchi	Pius IX	PIVS.IX.PONT. MAX.ANN.V. Papal heraldic achievement 1/2 BAIOCCO / 1850 / R Denomination and date within wreath		Rome mint The shield in the coat of arms here shows a form of Marshalling called quartering - joining together of two separate coats of arms to acknowledge certain ancestors in a specific way. This heraldic device was first observed in Spain in the 13th century. The crest is, naturally, the Papal triple crown or triregnum. This coat of arms has very little in the way of mantling in that the crossed keys and trailing cords provide much the same function from a design point of view.	KM1355 Numista 8324
1848 Baiocchi	Pius IX	PIVS.IX.PON. MAX.ANN.III. Papal heraldic achievement BAIOCCO / 1848 / R Denomination and date within wreath A very simple design.		Rome mint	KM8865 Numista 8865
1850 Baiocchi	Pius IX	PIVS.IX.PONT MAX.ANNO.V. Papal heraldic achievement 1 BAIOCCO / 1850 / R Denomination and date within wreath A very simple design.		Rome mint	KM1345 Numista 3571
1851 2 Baiocchi	Pio IX	PIVS.IX.PON. MAX.ANN.VI N.C.. Papal heraldic achievement 2 BAIOCCHI / 1851 / R Denomination and date within wreath		Rome mint Designed by Niccolò Cerbara	KM1344 Numista 18148
1862 10 Baiocchi	Pius IX	PIVS.IX.PON. MAX.A.XIX. Papal heraldic achievement 10 / BAIOCCHI / 1862 / R		Rome mint	KM1342b Numista 38291
1863 10 Baiocchi	Pius IX	PIVS.IX.PON. MAX.AN.VII. 10 / BAIOCCHI / 1863 / R		Rome mint	KM1342b Numista 38291
1865 20 Baiocchi	Pius IX	PIVS.IX.PON. MAX.A.XXI PIVS IX PONTIFEX MAXIMVS ANNO XXI The bust shows Pius IX wearing a zucchetto, which in Italian means "little pumpkin". It is decended from the Greek pilor which was a brimless felt cap. The pope's zucchetto is always white cardinals wear scarlet, bishops or archbishops are red, priests or deacons are black and Franscian friars are brown.		Rome mint	KM1360a Numista 38287
1867 1/2 soldo (2.5 centesimi)	Pius IX	PIVS.IX.PON. MAX.A.XXI * 1867 * STATO PONTIFICIO / 1/2 / SOLDO / R / 2.5·CENT·		Rome mint	KM1371 Numista 3571
1867 1 soldo (5 centesimi)	Pius IX	PIVS.IX.PON. MAX.A.XXI STATO PONTIFICIO / 1 / SOLDO / R / 5·CENT·		Rome mint	KM1372 Numista 3572
1866 4 soldo (20 centesimi)	Pius IX	PIVS.IX.PON. MAX.ANN.XXI STATO PONTIFICIO / 4 / SOLDO / R / 20·CENTESIMI·		Rome mint Designed by Carl Friedrich Voigt	KM1374 Numista 3575
1867 10 Soldi	Pius IX	PIVS.IX.PON. MAX.A.XXI PIVS IX PONTIFEX MAXIMVS ANNO XXI bust left STATOPONTIFICIO* / 10 SOLDI / 50 R C MI Value and date within wreath		Rome mint Off centre obverse strike	KM1385 Numista 3582
1868 10 Soldi	Pius IX	PIVS.IX.P. M.A.XXIII PIVS IX PONTIFEX MAXIMVS ANNO XXIII bust left STATOPONTIFICIO* / 10 SOLDI / 50 R C MI Value and date within wreath		Rome mint Engraved by Carl Friedrich Voigt	KM1386 Numista 3583
1867 1 Lira	Pius IX	PIVS.IX.PON. MAX.AN.XXII PIVS IX PONTIFEX MAXIMVS ANNO XXI bust left STATOPONTIFICIO* / 1 LIRA / R Value and date within wreath		Rome mint In 1866 Pius IX decided to join the Latin Monetary Union in partnership with the Italian Lira and the French Franc. It replaced the scudo at a rate of 5.375 Lira to 1 Scudo. While the Italian lira was subdivided into 100 Centesimi, the Papal states decided to run a dual currency where 1 Lira was subdivided into both 100 centesimi and 20 Soldi. When the Papal States were disolved and subsummed into Italy in 1970 the Italian Lira was the currency used.	KM3582 Numista 3617
1867 2 Lira	Pius IX	PIVS.IX.PON. MAX.A.XXII PIVS IX PONTIFEX MAXIMVS ANNO XXI bust left STATOPONTIFICIO* / 2 LIRA / R Value and date within wreath		Rome mint	KM3582 Numista 3604

The Papal States were definitively dissolved in 1870 when Italian troops captured Rome and annexed its remaining territories. This marked the end of the Pope's temporal power and the unification of Italy. No coins were issued by a Pope until the formal recognition of the Vatican City in 1929 by the Lateran Treaty.

Pius XI (1922-1939)

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1934 10 Lira	Pius XI	PIVS XI PONT. MAX.A.XII / MISTRVZZI / A.MOTTI.INC Bust left STATO DELLA CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 / REGINA PACIS / 1934 State of Vatican City		Rome mint P C I R C on edge	KM10412 Numista 10412

Pius XII (1939-1958)

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1940 5 Lira	Pio XII	PPIVS.XII.PONTIFEX.MAXIMUS.ANNO.II / MISTRUZZI Pius XII Pontificate (Pope), Greatest, Year 2 (of his reign) Bust left STATO DELLA CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L·5 1940 State of Vatican City		Rome mint OPUS IVSTITIAE PAX on edge (Peace and Justice)	KM28 Numista 3616
1941 2 Lira	Pio XII	PIVS.XII.PONTIF EX.MAXIMVS.A.III / 19 41 Papal heraldic achievement STATO DELLA CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L. 2 / MISTRVZZI / A.MOTT.INC State of Vatican City; David with sheep over shoulders, value divided below		Rome mint The heraldic achievement of Pius XII, has as it's main device a dove	KM27a Numista 17405
1951 2 Lira	Pio XII	PIVS.XII.PONT.MAX.A.XII / GIAMPAOLI Pius XII Pontificate (Pope), Greatest, Year 2 (of his reign) Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L·2 1951 / FORTITVDO State of Vatican City Fortidude standing holding mace in right hand with lion at feet		Rome mint	KM50 Numista 9189
1952 2 Lira	Pio XII	PIVS.XII.PONT.MAX.A.XIII / GIAMPAOLI Pius XII Pontificate (Pope), Greatest, Year 2 (of his reign) Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L·2 1952 / FORTITVDO State of Vatican City Fortidude standing holding mace in right hand with lion at feet		Rome mint	KM50 Numista 9189
1942 2 Lira	Pio XII	PIVS.XII.PONTIFEX MAXIMUS.ANNO.IV Crossed keys of gold and silver, with a gold cross surmounting triple crowns STATO.DELLA.CITTA'.DEL.VATICANO / IVST ITIA / MISTRVZZI / L.2 State of Vatican City; Allegorical figure of Justice - Seated robed figure, facing outwards, holding scales and book		Rome mint	KM36 Numista 14913
1951 5 Lira	Pio XII	PIVS.XII P.M.AN.·XV / GIAMPAOLI Bust of Pope Pius XII right CITTA DEL VATICANO / 1953 L.5 / IVSTITIA State of Vatican City; Justice standing with sword and scales. Date on left, value on right.		Rome mint	KM51 Numista 3899
1951 10 Lira	Pio XII	PIVS.XII P.M.AN.·XIII / GIAMPAOLI Bust of Pope Pius XII right CITTA DEL VATICANO / 1951 L.10 / PRVDENTIA State of Vatican City; Prudance standing holding mirror in left hand; Date on left, value on right.		Rome mint	KM52 Numista 3935
1951 10 Lira	Pio XII	PIVS.XII P.M.AN.·XIII / GIAMPAOLI Bust of Pope Pius XII right CITTA DEL VATICANO / 1951 L.10 / PRVDENTIA State of Vatican City; Prudance standing holding mirror in left hand; Date on left, value on right.		Rome mint	KM52 Numista 3935

John XXIII

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1960 10 Lira		IOANNES.XXIII.P.M. / A.II Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L·10 1961 / GIAMPAOLI / PRUDENTIA State of Vatican City Prudences (Roman godess of Trust) knelling holding a mirror and a cross. Legend in Italian above. Designer to the left of the right foot. Name of godess below.		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli	KM61 Numista 12357
1960 100 Lira		IOANNES.XXIII.P.M. / AN.II Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L·100 1961 / GIAMPAOLI / FIDES State of Vatican City Fides (Roman godess of Trust) en face holding a cross and calice dividing nominal value and year. Legend in Italian above. Designer to the left of the right foot. Name of godess below.		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli	KM64 Numista 2642
1961 5 Lira		IOANNES.XXIII.P.M. / AN.III Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L·5 1961 / GIAMPAOLI / JUSTITA State of Vatican City Justice (Roman godess of Justice) en face, kneeling holding a sword and scales dividing nominal value and year. Legend in Italian above. Designer to the left of the right foot. Name of godess below.		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli	KM60 Numista 12355
1962 50 Lira		IOANNES.XXIII.PONT MAX / ANNO.IV Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.50 / CONCILIVM.CEC.VAT.II.A.MCMLXII.INITVM State of Vatican City 22 Cardinals eather side of Pope John who is seated on the Papal throne. Pillers surrounding the gates of heaven behind with rays coming from a dove flying above.		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli This coin commemorates the second vatican Council (Concilium Oecumenicum Vaticanum Secundum) also known as Vatican II. It's aim was to review the church's teachings with the modern world. It was a 3 - year council with John XXIII formally opening it on 11th October 1952 and it being closed on December 10th 1965 under Paul VI	KM72 Numista 13001

1963 Sede Vacante (Benedetto Aloisi-Masella)

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1963 500 Lira	Sede Vacante	SEDE VACANTE MCMLXIII / GIAMPAOLI Cardinal Benedetto Aloisi-Masella heraldic achievement VENI SANCTE SPIR ITVS / STATO DELLA CITTA' / DEL VATICANO / L. 500 State of Vatican City Sun with rays overlain with decending dove		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli	KM75 Numista 12217

Coins from the Vatican City have been made available to collectors as sets. Some sets are very common and can be obtained for little outlay, while others are quite rare and command high prices. The below coins are from those sets which have been photographed separately.

Many feature the Papal heraldic achievement which is comprised of;
the Crossed Keys - symbolising the authority of the Pope, which is further taken from a Biblical passage where Jesus gives Peter "the keys to the Kingdom of Heaven",
the Papal tiara - a triple headded headpiece of the Pope's spiritual and temporal power and the three levels those manifest in the Church, the state and the universal church.
the escutcheon - The shield or coat of arms, with three fleur-de-lis and 6 upright lozenges
Early sets concentrated on depicting the Church's focus on virtues. There are the four Cardinal virtues of Prudence, Justice, Fortitude and Temperance, and the three Theological virtues of faith hope and charity. These seven virtues were seen as the anthesis of the seven deadly sins.

It is worth noting that these coins are minted to varying standards of quality. Some, particually those minted in alumimum are prone to striking issues mever mind corrosion. Many of the sets follow a theme or style which will be gone into more below.

Paul VI

The theme of this set is the 6 virtues of the Church - Faith, Hope, Charity, Prudence, Justice and Fortitude. The smallest two denominations have the Papal heraldic achievements as an obverse while the remainder of the set uses a bust of Paul VI. The direction the bust is facing does seem somewhat random for this set.

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1964 1 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI.PONT.MAX.A.II / J.P Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / LIRE 1 / 1964 / TEMPERANTIA in exergue State of Vatican City		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli Temperance seated pouring libation from jug in right hand into patera in left. The libation was a ritual act in ancient Roman culture, often performed before a meal or a sacrifice to honor the gods and seek their favor. Clearly this imagery has been used and modified down through the centuries with coins from as early as the 3rd century BC showing this type of image	KM77 Numista 12352
1964 2 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI.PONT.MAX.A.II / J.P CITTA' DEL VATICANO / LIRE 2 / 1964 / FORTITVDO in exergue State of Vatican City Fortitude seated		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli The image of Fortitude shows a female figure standing behind a large shield and in front of a crouched lion. She also carries a small mace in her right hand. Some inspiration for this image may have come from Botticelli's "Fortitude, which is currently in the Galleria degli Uffizi, in Florence	KM77 Numista 12354
1964 5 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI.PONT.MAX.A.II / J.P CITTA' DEL VATICANO / LIRE 5 / 1964 / IVSTITIA in exergue State of Vatican City		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli Justice seated In this image, Justice is wearing a "corona radiata" and is seated holding an upright sword in right hand and scales in left hand. The corona radiata is seen as a symbol of martydom and sainthood with the spikes depicting suffering and sacrifice.	KM78 Numista 12356
1964 10 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI.PONT.MAX.A.II / J.P Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / LIRE 10 / 1964 / PRVDENTIA in exergue State of Vatican City Provedencia standing		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli This image of Providence (Divine guidance) standing and appears to be holding the Rod of Asclepius in her left hand. The Rod of Asclepius is a symbol more usually associated with healing. Providence is holding a mirror in her right hand. The meaning here is that the mirror reflects the past and the future and learning from the past can be used for good in the future. Additionally it represents selfawareness and clarity where holding up a mirrir to humanity can help it understand itself and it's place in the world.	KM80 Numista 12356
1964 20 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI.PONT.MAX.A.II / J.P Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / LIRE 20 / 1964 / CARITAS in exergue State of Vatican City Woman sitting with three children		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli Caritas, or charity, is often depicted as embracing a child representing a compassionate nature	KM80 Numista 14106
1964 50 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI.PONT.MAX.A.II / J.P Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / LIRE 500 / 1964 / SPES in exergue State of Vatican City Spes standing		Rome mint The image shows Spes (hope) robed and standing, looking right, head slightly upturned holding an anchor. The anchor being a symbol of stability and steadfastness.	KM83 Numista 13002
1964 100 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI.PONT.MAX.A.II / J.P Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / LIRE 100 / 1964 / FIDES in exergue State of Vatican City Fides standing.		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli The image shows Fides (the personification of faith) standing holding large cross in crook of left arm and the eucharist in raised right hand	KM882 Numista 3944
1964 500 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI.PONT.MAX.A.II / GIAMPAOLI Bust of Paul VI right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / LIRE 500 / 1964 State of Vatican City Papal heraldic achievement		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli	KM83 Numista 13003

1965 Set

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1965 1 Lira	Paul VI - 1965 Set	PAVLVS.VI.PONT.MAX.A.III Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / LIRE 1 / 1965 / TEMPERANTIA in exergue State of Vatican City Temperance seated		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli	KM77 Numista 12352
1965 2 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI.PONT.MAX.A.III Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / LIRE 2 / 1965 / FORTITVDO in exergue State of Vatican City Fortitude seated		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli	KM77 Numista 12354
1965 5 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI.PONT.MAX.A.II / J.P. Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / LIRE 5 / 1964 / IVSTITIA in exergue State of Vatican City Justice seated		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli	KM78 Numista 12356
1965 10 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI.PONT.MAX.A.II / J.P. Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / LIRE 10 / 1965 / PRVDENTIA in exergue State of Vatican City Provedencia standing		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli	KM80 Numista 12356
1965 20 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI.PONT.MAX.A.II / J.P. CITTA' DEL VATICANO / LIRE 20 / 1965 / CARITAS in exergue State of Vatican City Woman sitting with three children		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli	KM80 Numista 14106
1965 50 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI.PONT.MAX.A.II / J.P. Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / LIRE 500 / 1965 State of Vatican City		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli	KM83 Numista 13002
1965 100 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI.PONT.MAX.A.II / J.P. Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / LIRE 100 / 1965 / FIDES in exergue State of Vatican City Fides standing.		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli	KM882 Numista 3944
1965 500 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI.PONT.MAX.A.II / GIAMPAOLI Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / LIRE 500 / 1965 State of Vatican City		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli	KM83 Numista 13003

1966 Set The 1966 set all feature the same reverse which is a shepard carrying a lamb. The depiction is quite bold and fills most of the space on the planchette.

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1966 1 Lira	Paul VI - 1966 Set	PAVLVS VI PM ANNOIV / E. GRECO Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L. 1 / 1966 / E. GRECO State of Vatican City Shepherd carrying lamb on shoulders		Rome mint Designed by Emilio Greco and engraved by Guerrino Mattia Monassi. The motif of the good shephard is a common one in Christianity	KM84 Numista 12073
1966 2 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS VI PM ANNOIV / E. GRECO Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L. 2 / 1966 / E. GRECO State of Vatican City Shepherd carrying lamb on shoulders		Rome mint Designed by Emilio Greco and engraved by Guerrino Mattia Monassi.	KM85 Numista 12074
1966 5 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS VI PM ANNOIV / E. GRECO Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L. 5 / 1966 / E. GRECO State of Vatican City Shepherd carrying lamb on shoulders		Rome mint Engraved by Emilio Greco	KM86 Numista 12075
1966 10 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS VI PM ANNOIV / E. GRECO Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L. 10 / 1966 / E. GRECO State of Vatican City Shepherd carrying lamb on shoulders		Rome mint Designed by Emilio Greco and engraved by Guerrino Mattia Monassi.	KM87 Numista 12096
1966 20 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS VI PM ANNOIV / E. GRECO Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L. 20 / 1966 / E. GRECO State of Vatican City Shepherd carrying lamb on shoulders		Rome mint Designed by Emilio Greco and engraved by Guerrino Mattia Monassi.	KM88 Numista 12147
1966 50 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS VI PM ANNOIV / E. GRECO Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L. 50 / 1966 / E. GRECO State of Vatican City Shepherd carrying lamb on shoulders		Rome mint Designed by Emilio Greco and engraved by Guerrino Mattia Monassi.	KM89 Numista 12152
1966 100 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS VI PM ANNOIV / E. GRECO Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L. 100 / 1966 / E. GRECO State of Vatican City Shepherd carrying lamb on shoulders		Rome mint Designed by Emilio Greco and engraved by Guerrino Mattia Monassi.	KM90 Numista 12156
1966 500 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS VI PM ANNOIV / E. GRECO Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L. 500 / 1966 / E. GRECO State of Vatican City Shepherd carrying lamb on shoulders		Rome mint Designed by Emilio Greco and engraved by Guerrino Mattia Monassi.	KM91 Numista 13004

Paul VI - 1967 Set

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1967 1 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI PONT.MAX.A.V / A.D. MCMLXVII Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L. 1 / MCMLXVII State of Vatican City Two keys crossed over sword, symbolic of St. Peter and St. Paul		Rome mint Designed by Giuseppe Pirrone and engraved by Guerrino Mattia Monassi	KM92 Numista 12065
1967 2 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI PONT.MAX.A.V / A.D. MCMLXVII Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L. 2 State of Vatican City Two keys entangled with the Papal tiara over a St. Peters cross		Rome mint Designed by Giuseppe Pirrone and engraved by Guerrino Mattia Monassi	KM93 Numista 12079
1967 5 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI PONT.MAX.A.V Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / .A.D. MCMLXVII. / L. 5 State of Vatican City Crossed keys and sword surrounded by legend, symbolic of St. Peter and St. Paul		Rome mint Engraved by Giuseppe Pirrone	KM94 Numista 12086
1967 10 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI.PONTIFEX MAXIMVS.A.V Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / .A.D. MCMLXVII. / L. 10 State of Vatican City State of Vatican City Two keys entangled with the Papal tiara over a St. Peters cross		Rome mint Designed by Giuseppe Pirrone and engraved by Guerrino Mattia Monassi	KM95 Numista 12097
1967 20 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI.PONTIFEX MAXIMVS.A.V Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / .A.D. MCMLXVII. / L. 20 State of Vatican City Saint Peter and Paul facing front with sword between and crossed keys below		Rome mint Designed by Giuseppe Pirrone and engraved by Guerrino Mattia Monassi	KM96 Numista 12150
1967 50 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI.PONTIFEX MAXIMVS.A.V Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / .A.D. MCMLXVII. / L. 50 State of Vatican City Horse rearing right with rider shielding face from bright object depicting St. Pauls conversion on the road to Damascus		Rome mint Designed by Giuseppe Pirrone and engraved by Guerrino Mattia Monassi	KM97 Numista 12155
1967 100 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI.PONTIFEX MAXIMVS.A.V Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / .A.D. MCMLXVII. / L. 100 State of Vatican City Saint Peter seated on throne also knows as the Cattedra or Pope's chair.		Rome mint Designed by Giuseppe Pirrone and engraved by Guerrino Mattia Monassi	KM98 Numista 3615
1967 500 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI.PONTIFEX MAXIMVS.A.V / G. PIRRONE . MONASSI INC. Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / G P / L. 500 State of Vatican City Saint Peter and Paul facing front with sword between and crossed keys below Edge: +++IN.NOMINE.DOMINI		Rome mint Designed by Giuseppe Pirrone and engraved by Guerrino Mattia Monassi The year is the calculatedf 1900th anniversary of the martydom of St. Peter and St. Paul	KM99 Numista 12157

1969 Set The 1969 set is focussed on angels with a very distinctive style. Interestingly all the angels in the set are depicted lying down rather than standing.

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1969 1 Lira	Paul VI - 1969 Set	PAVLVS.VI P.M.ANNO VII / MCMLXIX Head semi left with mitre CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L. 1 State of Vatican City Angel facing left, laying on left elbow, with cross on raised right hand		Rome mint Designed by C. Ruffini	KM108 Numista 12075
1969 2 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI P.M.ANNO VII / MCMLXIX Head semi left with mitre CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L. 2 State of Vatican City Angel lying, facing left, 4 stars above		Rome mint Designed by C. Ruffini	KM109 Numista 12081
1969 5 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI P.M.ANNO VII / MCMLXIX Head semi left with mitre CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L. 5 State of Vatican City Angel lying, facing left, laying on left elbow, with cross on raised right hand		Rome mint Designed by C. Ruffini	KM110 Numista 12092
1969 10 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI P.M.ANNO VII / MCMLXIX Head semi left with mitre CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L. 10 State of Vatican City Angel lying, facing left, 4 stars above		Rome mint Designed by C. Ruffini	KM111 Numista 12099
1969 20 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI P.M.ANNO VII / MCMLXIX Head semi left with mitre CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L. 20 State of Vatican City Angel lying facing right, 3 stars above		Rome mint Designed by C. Ruffini	KM112 Numista 13016
1969 50 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI P.M.ANNO VII / MCMLXIX Head semi left with mitre CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L. 50 State of Vatican City Angel lying facing right, 3 stars above		Rome mint Designed by C. Ruffini	KM113 Numista 3620
1969 100 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS.VI P.M.ANNO VII / MCMLXIX Head semi left with mitre CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L. 100 State of Vatican City Angel lying, facing left, 4 stars above		Rome mint Designed by C. Ruffini	KM114 Numista 12158
1969 500 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS ANNO VII / VI P.M. MCMLXIX Head semi left with mitre CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L. 500 State of Vatican City Angel facing left, laying on left elbow, with cross on raised right hand Edge: +++ IN.NOMINE.DOMINI		Rome mint Designed by C. Ruffini	KM115 Numista 13005

1971 Set The coin designs for the years 1970 - 1977 are identical - with an additional, quite different set being issued on 1975 for a "Holy Year", The set appears to be linking biblicial themes with nature.

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1971 1 Lira	Paul VI - 1971 Set	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.IX* MCMLXXI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.1 State of Vatican City, Three upright palm leaves		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi. Palm leaves are strongly associated with Christianity - particually for Palm Sunday when Jesus entered Jerusalem.	KM116 Numista 11474
1971 2 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.IX* MCMLXXI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.2 State of Vatican City, Lamb standing facing right		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi.	KM117 Numista 3633
1971 5 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.IX* MCMLXXI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.5 State of Vatican City, Pelican feeding young.		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi. This may seem like a strange image to have on a Vatican City coin. However there is a longstanding belief that a Pelican would stab itself in the chest to allow it's young to feed on its blood. This was enough of an analogy to the Christian narrative of Christ on the cross to adopt as useful symbolism.	KM117 Numista 11473
1971 10 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.IX* MCMLXXI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 State of Vatican City; Fish swimming left.		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi. The fish is a very old Christian symbol - predating even that of the cross. I don't like this particular design as I think the fish looks more like a dolphin or porpoise.	KM119 Numista 6947
1971 20 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.IX* MCMLXXI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.20 State of Vatican City		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi. The symbolism here is that the stag was believed to eat snakes (Satan) and so was sacred in Christian mythology. The spring symbolosed purification and additionally the stag regrowing it's antlers each year was analagous to rebirth.	KM119 Numista 6948
1971 50 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.IX* MCMLXXI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.50 State of Vatican City Olive branch.		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi. The symbolism here is more straightforward with the olive branch being traditionally one of the strongest images associated with Christianity being associated with peace, reconcilliation and hope.	KM119 Numista 3632
1971 100 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.IX* MCMLXXI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 State of Vatican City; Dove flying left holding olive branch.		Rome mint Engraved by Tomas Gismondi The imagery here looks back to the Noah's Ark story and the symbolism of hope that the dove brings after the flood.	KM119 Numista 3598
1971 500 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.IX* MCMLXXI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 State of Vatican City; Fish swimming left. Edge: IN NOMINE DOMINI+++		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi.	KM119 Numista 7066

1973 Set

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1973 1 Lira	Paul VI - 1973 Set	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.XI* MCMLXXIII Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.1 State of Vatican City, Three upright palm leaves		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi.	KM116 Numista 11474
1973 2 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.XI* MCMLXXIII Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.2 State of Vatican City, Lamb standing facing right		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi.	KM117 Numista 3633
1973 5 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.XI* MCMLXXIII Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.5 State of Vatican City, Pelican feeding young.		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi. This may seem like a strange image to have on a Vatican City coin. However there is a longstanding belief that a Pelican would stab itself in the chest to allow it's young to feed. This was enough of an analogy to the Christian narrative of Christ on the cross to adopt as useful symbolism.	KM117 Numista 11473
1973 10 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS . VI . P.M. . A. VIII . MCMLXX Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 State of Vatican City; Fish swimming left.		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi.	KM119 Numista 6947
1973 20 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS . VI . P.M. . A. IX . MCMLXXI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.20 State of Vatican City; Red deer left at waterfall.		Rome mint Engraved by Tomas Gismondi The symbolism here is that the stag was believed to eat snakes (Satan) and so was sacred in Christian mythology. The spring symbolosed purification and additionally the stag regrowing it's antlers each year was analagous to rebirth.	KM119 Numista 6948
1973 50 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS . VI . P.M. . A. VIII . MCMLXX Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.50 State of Vatican City; Olive branch.		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi. The symbolism here is more straightforward with the olive branch being traditionally one of the strongest images associated with Christianity being associated with peace, reconcilliation and hope.	KM119 Numista 3632
1973 100 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS . VI . P.M. . A. VIII . MCMLXX Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 State of Vatican City; Dove flying left holdign olive branch.		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi. The imagery here looks back to the Noah's Ark story and the symbolism of hope that the dove brings after the flood.	KM119 Numista 3598
1973 500 Lira	Paul VI	PAULUS . VI . P.M. . A. IXI . MCMLXXI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 State of Vatican City; Fish swimming left. Edge: IN NOMINE DOMINI+++		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi.	KM119 Numista 7066

1974 Set

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1974 1 Lira	Paul VI - 1974 Set	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.IX* MCMLXXIV Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.1 State of Vatican City, Three upright palm leaves		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi.	KM116 Numista 11474
1974 2 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.IX* MCMLXXIV Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.2 State of Vatican City, Lamb standing facing right		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi.	KM117 Numista 3633
1974 5 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.IX* MCMLXXIV Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.5 State of Vatican City, Pelican feeding young.		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi. This may seem like a strange image to have on a Vatican City coin. However there is a longstanding belief that a Pelican would stab itself in the chest to allow it's young to feed. This was enough of an analogy to the Christian narrative of Christ on the cross to adopt as useful symbolism.	KM117 Numista 11473
1974 10 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.IX* MCMLXXIV Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 State of Vatican City; Fish swimming left.		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi.	KM119 Numista 6947
1974 20 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.IX* MCMLXXIV Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.20 State of Vatican City; Red deer left at waterfall.		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi. The symbolism here is that the stag was believed to eat snakes (Satan) and so was sacred in Christian mythology. The spring symbolosed purification and additionally the stag regrowing it's antlers each year was analagous to rebirth.	KM119 Numista 6948
1974 50 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.IX* MCMLXXIV Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.50 State of Vatican City; Olive branch.		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi. The symbolism here is more straightforward with the olive branch being traditionally one of the strongest images associated with Christianity being associated with peace, reconcilliation and hope.	KM119 Numista 3632
1974 100 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.IX* MCMLXXIV Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 State of Vatican City; Dove flying left holdign olive branch.		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi. The imagery here looks back to the Noah's Ark story and the symbolism of hope that the dove brings after the flood.	KM119 Numista 3598
1974 500 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.IX* MCMLXXIV Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 State of Vatican City; Fish swimming left. Edge: IN NOMINE DOMINI+++		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi.	KM119 Numista 7066

1975 Set For the Holy Year of 1975 an additional set of coins was designed by Guido Veroi. The reverses here are of a very different design, one that concentrates on filling the planchette for every denomination.

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1975 1 Lira	Paul VI - 1975 Set	PAVLVS VI P.M.AN.IVB MCMLXXV Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.1 State of Vatican City, "Faith in the Lord"		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM124 Numista 12077
1975 2 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS VI P.M.AN.IVB MCMLXXV Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.2 State of Vatican City, "Reconciliation"		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM125 Numista 12082
1975 5 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS VI P.M.AN.IVB MCMLXXV Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.5 State of Vatican City "Redemption of the Woman of Bethany"		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM1126 Numista 10518
1975 10 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS VI P.M.AN.IVB MCMLXXV Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 State of Vatican City "Noah's Ark"		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM127 Numista 11021
1975 20 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS VI P.M.AN.IVB MCMLXXV Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.20 State of Vatican City "Confidence in the Lord"		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM1128 Numista 11239
1975 50 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS VI P.M.AN.IVB MCMLXXV Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.50 State of Vatican City "The Peace of the Lord"		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM1129 Numista 10047
1975 100 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVS VI P.M.AN.IVB MCMLXXV Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 State of Vatican City "Symbolic Baptism of Man"		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM1130 Numista 10048
1975 500 Lira	Paul VI	PAULUS VI PONT. MAX. / S.C.V. L.500 / MCMLXXV Papal heraldic achievement AN. IUBILAEI State of Vatican City "Holy Year - Forgiveness" Styalised father embracing son Edge: IN NOMINE DOMINI+++		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM1131 Numista 13006

1976 Set

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1976 1 Lira	Paul VI - 1976 Set	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.XIV* MCMLXXVI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.1 State of Vatican City, Three upright palm leaves		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi.	KM116 Numista 11474
1976 2 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.XIV* MCMLXXVI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.2 State of Vatican City, Lamb standing facing right		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi.	KM117 Numista 3633
1976 5 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.XIV* MCMLXXVI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.5 State of Vatican City, Pelican feeding young.		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi. This may seem like a strange image to have on a Vatican City coin. However there is a longstanding belief that a Pelican would stab itself in the chest to allow it's young to feed. This was enough of an analogy to the Christian narrative of Christ on the cross to adopt as useful symbolism.	KM117 Numista 11473
1976 10 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.XIV* MCMLXXVI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 State of Vatican City; Fish swimming left.		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi.	KM119 Numista 6947
1976 20 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.XIV* MCMLXXVI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.20 State of Vatican City; Red deer left at waterfall.		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi. The symbolism here is that the stag was believed to eat snakes (Satan) and so was sacred in Christian mythology. The spring symbolosed purification and additionally the stag regrowing it's antlers each year was analagous to rebirth.	KM119 Numista 6948
1976 50 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.XIV* MCMLXXVI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.50 State of Vatican City; Olive branch.		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi. The symbolism here is more straightforward with the olive branch being traditionally one of the strongest images associated with Christianity being associated with peace, reconcilliation and hope.	KM119 Numista 3632
1976 100 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.XIV* MCMLXXVI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 State of Vatican City; Dove flying left holdign olive branch.		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi. The imagery here looks back to the Noah's Ark story and the symbolism of hope that the dove brings after the flood.	KM119 Numista 3598
1976 500 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.XIV* MCMLXXVI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 State of Vatican City; Fish swimming left. Edge: IN NOMINE DOMINI+++		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi.	KM119 Numista 7066

1977 Set

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1977 1 Lira	Paul VI - 1977 Set	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.IX* MCMLXXIV Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.1 State of Vatican City, Three upright palm leaves		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi.	KM116 Numista 11474
1977 2 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.IX* MCMLXXIV Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.2 State of Vatican City, Lamb standing facing right		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi.	KM117 Numista 3633
1977 5 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.IX* MCMLXXIV Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.5 State of Vatican City, Pelican feeding young.		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi. This may seem like a strange image to have on a Vatican City coin. However there is a longstanding belief that a Pelican would stab itself in the chest to allow it's young to feed. This was enough of an analogy to the Christian narrative of Christ on the cross to adopt as useful symbolism.	KM117 Numista 11473
1977 10 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.IX* MCMLXXIV Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 State of Vatican City; Fish swimming left.		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi.	KM119 Numista 6947
1977 20 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.IX* MCMLXXIV Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.20 State of Vatican City; Red deer left at waterfall.		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi. The symbolism here is that the stag was believed to eat snakes (Satan) and so was sacred in Christian mythology. The spring symbolosed purification and additionally the stag regrowing it's antlers each year was analagous to rebirth.	KM119 Numista 6948
1977 50 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.IX* MCMLXXIV Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.50 State of Vatican City; Olive branch.		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi. The symbolism here is more straightforward with the olive branch being traditionally one of the strongest images associated with Christianity being associated with peace, reconcilliation and hope.	KM119 Numista 3632
1977 100 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.IX* MCMLXXIV Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 State of Vatican City; Dove flying left holdign olive branch.		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi. The imagery here looks back to the Noah's Ark story and the symbolism of hope that the dove brings after the flood.	KM119 Numista 3598
1977 500 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.IX* MCMLXXIV Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 State of Vatican City; Fish swimming left. Edge: IN NOMINE DOMINI+++		Rome mint Designed by Tommaso Gismondi and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi.	KM119 Numista 7066

1978 Set

This set is highly stylized with figured quite Scandanivian in appearance.

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1978 5 Lira	Paul VI - 1978 Set	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.XVI* MCMLXXVIII Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.5 State of Vatican City, Stylised figure walking left		Rome mint Designed by Nicola Morelli and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi.	KM1133 Numista 12085
1978 10 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.XVI* MCMLXXVIII Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 State of Vatican City, Stylised figure kneeling left		Rome mint Designed by Nicola Morelli and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi.	KM1133 Numista 3626
1978 20 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.XVI* MCMLXXVIII Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.20 State of Vatican City, Stylised figure right, welcoming stylised figure walking left		Rome mint Designed by Nicola Morelli and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi.	KM1133 Numista 12148
1978 50 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.XVI* MCMLXXVIII Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.50 State of Vatican City, Stylised Christ figure arms outstretched to child		Rome mint Designed by Nicola Morelli and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi.	KM1133 Numista 15324
1978 100 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.XVI* MCMLXXVIII Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.100 State of Vatican City, Stylised figure in front of Romanesque building		Rome mint Designed by Nicola Morelli and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi.	KM1133 Numista 12161
1978 200 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.XVI* MCMLXXVIII Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.5 State of Vatican City, Stylised figure (Christ) seated on rocks facing left		Rome mint Designed by Nicola Morelli and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi.	KM1133 Numista 12151
1978 500 Lira	Paul VI	PAVLVSVIP.M.A.XVI* MCMLXXVIII Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.500 State of Vatican City, Stylised figure (Christ) walking on water, 2 deciples in boat to right		Rome mint Designed by Nicola Morelli and engraved by Guerino Mattia Monassi.	KM1133 Numista 12154

1978 Sede Vacante (Jean Villot)

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1978 500 Lira	Sede Vacante	SEDE VACANTE / MCMLXXVIII Cardinal Jean Villot heraldic achievement VENI SANCTE SPIRITVS / STATO DELLA CITTA' / DEL VATICANO / L.500 State of Vatican City Sun with rays overlain with decending dove Edge: STATO DELLA CITTA' DEL VATICANO		Rome mint Engraved by Tomas Gismondi	KM140 Numista 7219

1978 Sede Vacante (Jean Villot)

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1978 500 Lira	Sede Vacante	SEDE VACANTE / SEPTEMBER MCMLXXVIII Cardinal Jean Villot heraldic achievement VENI SANCTE SPIRITVS / STATO DELLA CITTA' / DEL VATICANO / L.500 State of Vatican City Sun with rays overlain with decending dove Edge: STATO DELLA CITTA' DEL VATICANO		Rome mint Engraved by Pietro Giampaoli	KM141 Numista 12159

John Paul II - 1979 Set

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1979 10 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M.A.I MCMLXXIX / VEROI Jean Paul II facing left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.50 / TEMPERANTIA Crowned sitted Temperance, holding a large chalice in the right hand and pointing to it with the index finger of the left hand		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM1143 Numista 3576
1979 20 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M.A.I MCMLXXIX / VEROI Jean Paul II facing left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.50 / FORTITUDO Crowned seated Strength, holding a sword in the right hand and a laurel wreath in the left hand. Two more laurel wreaths under the hand holding the first one		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM1144 Numista 11507
1979 50 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M.A.I MCMLXXIX Jean Paul II facing left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.50 / IVSTITIA Crowned seatedJustice, holding a sword in the right hand and a laurel wreath in the left hand. Two more laurel wreaths under the hand holding the first one		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM1145 Numista 11508
1979 100 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M.A.I MCMLXXIX Jean Paul II facing left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.100 / PRVDENTIA Prudence sitting in a chair and holding mirror in right hand and diamond reflected in the mirror in the left one		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM146 Numista 11509
1979 200 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M.A.I MCMLXXIX Jean Paul II facing left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.200 / PAX Peace seated while sleeping, holding her head with right hand, elbow resting on a pillow. Touching a small olive tree with his left hand		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM1147 Numista 11511
1979 500 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M.A.I MCMLXXIX Jean Paul II facing left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.500 / C. GIAMPAOLI Papal heraldic achievement Edge: +++ TOTVS TVVS +++ M C M L X X I X		Rome mint Designed by Celestino Giampaoli	KM1148 Numista 11513

John Paul II - 1981 Set

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1981 10 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.III MCMLXXXI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 Samaritan woman offering a drink to Jesus sitted on a well		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM1155 Numista 12100
1981 20 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.III MCMLXXXI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.20 Jesus, dressed as a traveler, looking for hospitality; a man opens the door sheding light with a lamp		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM1156 Numista 12299
1981 50 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.III MCMLXXXI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.50 Three representations of Christ: chained, infirm and naked		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM1157 Numista 12931
1981 100 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.III MCMLXXXI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.100 Angel offering fish to Christ		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM1158 Numista 12938
1981 200 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.III MCMLXXXI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.200 Joseph of Arimathea and Nicomedes carry the body of Jesus for burial		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM1159 Numista 14124
1981 500 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.III MCMLXXXI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.500 Papal shield Edge: +++ TOTVS TVVS +++ MCMLXXXI		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM1160 Numista 12171

John Paul II - 1982 Set

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1982 10 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.IV MCMLXXXII / MANFRINI Bust right PAX / CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 / R Eve standing illuminated by the hand of God. Behind Adam lying on the ground asleep		Rome mint Designed by Enrico Manfrini	KM161 Numista 14101
1982 20 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.IV MCMLXXXII / MANFRINI Bust right PAX / CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.20 / R Newlyweds holding hands and being blessed by the Holy Spirit		Rome mint Designed by Enrico Manfrini	KM1162 Numista 13017
1982 50 Lira	John Paul II	IOANIOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.IV MCMLXXXII / MANFRINI Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.50 Woman breastfeeding		Rome mint Designed by Enrico Manfrini	KM163 Numista 14116
1982 100 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.IV MCMLXXXII / MANFRINI Bust right PAX / CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.100 / R A man, standing next to his wife, watching her breastfeed their child		Rome mint Designed by Enrico Manfrini	KM164 Numista 14120
1982 200 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.IV MCMLXXXII / MANFRINI Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.200 A farmer plowing with two oxen and, in the background, his wife and child in front of the house.		Rome mint Designed by Enrico Manfrini	KM165 Numista 12207
1982 500 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.IV MCMLXXXII / MANFRINI Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.500 A farmer plowing with two oxen and, in the background, his wife and child in front of the house.		Rome mint Designed by Enrico Manfrini	KM166 Numista 12163
1982 1000 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.IV MCMLXXXII / MANFRINI Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.1000 / R Edge: TOTVS TVVS +++ MCMLXXXIV +++; Papal heraldic achievement		Rome mint Designed by Enrico Manfrini	KM167 Numista 13008

John Paul II - 1983 Set

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1983 10 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.IV MCMLXXXII / P.M. John Paul II protrait turned left, looking a cross PAX / CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 / R Kneeling Jesus holding his right hand on a plow, and acting to teach to a boy next to him.		Rome mint Designed by Nicola Morelli	KM170 Numista 13802
1983 20 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.IV MCMLXXXII / P.M. John Paul II protrait turned left, looking a cross PAX / CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.20 / R The Archangel Gabriel on the left and the Virgin Mary kneeled on the right , both irradiated by the light of the Holy Spirit coming from a dove above		Rome mint Designed by Nicola Morelli	KM1171 Numista 14108
1983 50 Lira	John Paul II	IOANIOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.IV MCMLXXXIII / MANFRINI John Paul II protrait turned left, looking a cross CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.50 Adam and Eve run away, covering their faces with their hands fearing God's wrath		Rome mint Designed by Nicola Morelli	KM172 Numista 12932
1983 100 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.IV MCMLXXXIII / MANFRINI John Paul II protrait turned left, looking a cross PAX / CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.100 / R The God hand, in the act of offering a composition of circular lines (the structure of an atom) to the humanity		Rome mint Designed by Nicola Morelli	KM164 Numista 14120
1983 200 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.IV MCMLXXXIII / MANFRINI John Paul II protrait turned left, looking a cross CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.200 The Adam creation: a human figure placed between the two hands of God		Rome mint Designed by Nicola Morelli	KM174 Numista 14125
1983 500 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.IV MCMLXXXIII / MANFRINI John Paul II protrait turned left, looking a cross CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.500 The hand of God placed inside a forming sphere made by lines		Rome mint Designed Nicola Morelli	KM175 Numista 14130
1983 1000 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.IV MCMLXXXIII / MANFRINI John Paul II standing left holding crucifix atop staff aloft. CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.1000 / R Edge: TOTVS TVVS +++ MCMLXXXIV +++; Papal heraldic achievement		Rome mint Designed by Nicola Morelli	KM176 Numista 13008

John Paul II - 1984 Set

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1984 10 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.III MCMLXXXIV Papal heraldic achievement PAX / CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 / R Hand grasping wheat, other one reaps it with a sword		Rome mint Designed by Ennio Tesei	KM177 Numista 14102
1984 20 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.III MCMLXXXIV Papal heraldic achievement PAX / CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.20 / R Shepherd looking towards to a cross with the inscription "peace", two sheep on his feet		Rome mint Designed by Ennio Tesei	KM1158 Numista 14110
1984 50 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.III MCMLXXXIV Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.50 Three doves drinking		Rome mint Designed by Ennio Tesei	KM179 Numista 12933
1984 100 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.III MCMLXXXIV Papal heraldic achievement PAX / CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.100 / R Nimbate lamb next a cross		Rome mint Designed by Ennio Tesei	KM180 Numista 12940
1984 200 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.III MCMLXXXIV Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.200 Sailboat shipping toward a cross		Rome mint Designed by Ennio Tesei	KM181 Numista 9179
1984 500 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.III MCMLXXXIV Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.500 Olive sprig within clasped hands		Rome mint Designed by Ennio Tesei	KM182 Numista 14131
1984 1000 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.III MCMLXXXIV Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.1000 / R Edge: TOTVS TVVS +++ MCMLXXXIV +++; Papal heraldic achievement		Rome mint Designed by Ennio Tesei	KM183 Numista 14134

John Paul II - 1986 Set

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1986 10 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.VIII MCMLXXXVI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 Personification of the Church meditating on a Gospel opened on an eagle-shaped lectern		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM1192 Numista 12826
1986 20 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.VIII MCMLXXXVI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.20 State of Vatican City, The Archangel Michael, in military dress, with a palm branch on left hand and a spear on right one. The Archangel's spear and right foot are above a calf statue, symboling the idolatry		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM1193 Numista 12300
1986 50 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.VIII MCMLXXXVI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.50 State of Vatican City, Moses, facing right, seated on rocks and holding the tables of the Ten Commandments.		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM1194 Numista 12934
1986 100 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.VIII MCMLXXXVI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.100 State of Vatican City, Christ, Nimbate, preaching while seated on rocks		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM1195 Numista 29809
1986 200 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.VIII MCMLXXXVI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.200 State of Vatican City, Archangel Michael, in military dress, sheathing his sword		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM1195 Numista 12209
1986 500 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.VIII MCMLXXXVI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.500 State of Vatican City, Christ blessing a cross, Mary seated left looking on		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM1197 Numista 12169
1986 1000 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.VIII MCMLXXXVI Papal heraldic achievement CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.1000 State of Vatican City, John Paul II seated, speaking at microphone Edge: TOTVS TVVS +++ MCMLXXXVI +++		Rome mint Designed by Guido Veroi	KM1197 Numista 12169

John Paul II - 1987 Set

This set is dedicated to Mary.

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1987 10 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.IX·MCMLXXXVII / A. CANEVARI Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 / R State of Vatican City, Image showing Michelangelo's Pieta with St. Peter's Basilica in the background.		Rome mint Designed by Angelo Canevari The Pieta is a famous sculpture depicting Jesus being taken down from the cross and given to his mother, Mary.It was originally used as a central piece (altar?) for Cardinal Jean Biheres de Lagraulas funeral chapal but when that building was demoloished it was saved.	KM199 Numista 14103
1987 20 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.IX·MCMLXXXVII / A. CANEVARI Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.20 State of Vatican City Mary being crowned by angels		Rome mint Designed by Angelo Canevari This image depicts the assumption of Mary, which is one the four Marian dogmas of the Catholic Church.	KM200 Numista 12301
1987 50 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.IX·MCMLXXXVII / A. CANEVARI Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.50 State of Vatican City, Mary, arms outstretched, before 8 pilgrims kneeling at her feet, City skyline in background		Rome mint Designed by Angelo Canevari	KM201 Numista 14117
1987 100 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.IX·MCMLXXXVII / A. CANEVARI Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.100 State of Vatican City Archangel Gabriel standing holding olive branch before seated Mary. Dove above.		Rome mint Designed by Angelo Canevari This scene depicts the annunciation. This is when the archangel Gabriel told Mary that she would concieve and bear the son of God - the biblical reference for this is in Luke 1:26	KM202 Numista 10049
1987 200 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.IX·MCMLXXXVII / A. CANEVARI Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.200 State of Vatican City Mary and child seated under tree, broken swords and spears at feet and a rainbow over a city skyline in background.		Rome mint Designed by Angelo Canevari	KM203 Numista 12210
1987 500 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.IX·MCMLXXXVII / A. CANEVARI Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.500 State of Vatican City Mary kneeling in front of Jesus on the cross		Rome mint Designed by Angelo Canevari	KM204 Numista 12164
1987 1000 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.IX·MCMLXXXVII / A. CANEVARI John Paul II kneeling, praying to Madonna and child. Laurel bush behind CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.1000 State of Vatican City Papal heraldic achievement Edge: TOTVS TVVS +++ MCMLXXXVII +++		Rome mint Designed by Angelo Canevari Edge	KM205 Numista 14145

John Paul II - 1988 Set

This set is dedicated to the Adam and Eve story.

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1988 10 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.X·MCMLXXXVIII Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 / R State of Vatican City, Image showing The temptation of Adam and Eve with the tree of knowledge of good and evil.		Rome mint Engraved by Guido Veroi	KM206 Numista 12927
1988 20 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.X·MCMLXXXVIII Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.20 State of Vatican City Adan and Eve looking up at the forbidden fruit with the hands of God probiting them from eating it / banishing them		Rome mint Engraved by Guido Veroi	KM207 Numista 14111
1988 50 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.X·MCMLXXXVIII Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.50 State of Vatican City, Eve rising from Adam's rib with God blowing the breath of life into her.		Rome mint Engraved by Guido Veroi	KM208 Numista 12935
1988 100 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.X·MCMLXXXVIII Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.100 State of Vatican City Adam standing on an outstretched (God's) hand naming the animals.		Rome mint Engraved by Guido Veroi	KM209 Numista 11238
1988 200 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.X·MCMLXXXVIII / A. CANEVARI Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.200 State of Vatican City God breathing life into Adam, shown kneeling on God's cupped hands		Rome mint Engraved by Guido Veroi	KM210 Numista 13012
1988 500 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.X·MCMLXXXVIII Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.500 State of Vatican City The Trinity of God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit, the latter represented by a dove.		Rome mint Engraved by Guido Veroi	KM211 Numista 12161
1988 1000 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.X·MCMLXXXVIII / A. CANEVARI John Paul II seated at desk signing the Encyclical, regarding the Tablets of the Law and watched by the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove. CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.1000 State of Vatican City Papal heraldic achievement Edge: TOTVS TVVS +++ MCMLXXXVIII +++		Rome mint Engraved by Guido Veroi Edge	KM212 Numista 14146

John Paul II - 1989 Set

This set is dedicated to the the work of the Lay Missionaries.

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1989 10 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.X.MCMLXXXIX Bust 3/4 right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 / R State of Vatican City, Image showing Jesus preaching to a family with St' Peters Basilica in the background		Rome mint Engraved by Enrico Manfrini	KM213 Numista 13535
1989 20 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.X·MCMLXXXIX Bust 3/4 right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.20 State of Vatican City Image showing family grape picking		Rome mint Engraved by Enrico Manfrini	KM214 Numista 12302
1989 50 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.X·MCMLXXXIX Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.50 State of Vatican City, People doing the works of charity to the needy		Rome mint Engraved by Enrico Manfrini	KM215 Numista 14118
1989 100 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.X·MCMLXXXIX Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.100 State of Vatican City Pelican feeding its chicks with vineyard in background		Rome mint Engraved by Enrico Manfrini	KM216 Numista 14121
1989 200 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.X·MCMLXXXIX Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.200 State of Vatican City Three figures at work, at table, carrying bricks, sowing seed with city skyline in background		Rome mint Engraved by Enrico Manfrini	KM217 Numista 12211
1989 500 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.X·MCMLXXXVIII Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.500 State of Vatican City Grapevine		Rome mint Engraved by Enrico Manfrini	KM218 Numista 14133
1989 1000 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.X·MCMLXXXIX John Paul II speaking to clergy and worshippers CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.1000 State of Vatican City Papal heraldic achievement Edge: TOTVS TVVS +++ MCMLXXXVIII +++		Rome mint Engraved by Enrico Manfrini Edge	KM212 Numista 14146

John Paul II - 1991 Set

This set is commemorating the the Encyclical Redemptoris Missio (The missions in the World)

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1991 10 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. A.XIII . MCMXCI / N. MORELLI Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 State of Vatican City St. Paul Standing holding book and sword		Rome mint Engraved by Nicola Morelli Celebrating Pope John Paul II's encyclical letter the Encyclical Redemptoris Missio (Mission of the Redeemer)	KM228 Numista 33072
1991 20 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. A.XIII . MCMXCI / N. MORELLI Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.20 State of Vatican City A crane in the foreground, religious buildings in construction behind		Rome mint Engraved by Nicola Morelli Celebrating Pope John Paul II's encyclical letter the Encyclical Redemptoris Missio (Mission of the Redeemer)	KM229 Numista 33071
1991 50 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. A.XIII . MCMXCI / N. MORELLI Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / SACRAMENTA / L.50 State of Vatican City A male figure (on the left) pours water on the head of a kneeling female figure (on the right)		Rome mint Engraved by Nicola Morelli	KM230 Numista 12089
1991 100 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. A.XIII . MCMXCI / N. MORELLI Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / R / VITA MORALIS / L.100 State of Vatican City Jesus resurrecting, with his right arm raised upwards, holding a cross in his left hand, denomination and mint mark to left.		Rome mint Engraved by Nicola Morelli This issue is commemorating the Catechism of the Catholic Church	KM231 Numista 14122
1991 200 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. A.XIII . MCMXCI / N. MORELLI Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / MAN DATA / L.200 / R State of Vatican City. Christ tending the hand towards the town of the world		Rome mint Engraved by Nicola Morelli	KM232 Numista 12095
1991 500 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. A.XIII . MCMXCI / N. MORELLI Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / / PATER NOSTER / L.500 / R State of Vatican City Christ showing the way to a group of Missionaries		Rome mint Engraved by Nicola Morelli	KM233 Numista 14136
1991 1000 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. A.XIII . MCMXCI / N. MORELLI Pope handing missionary cross to two young people CITTÀ DEL VATICANO / L. 1000 State of Vatican City >br> Papal heraldic achievement Edge: M C M X C I + + + TOTVS TUUS + + +		Rome mint Engraved by Nicola Morelli	KM234 Numista 77331

John Paul II - 1992 Set

This set is encouraging presevation of the environment and good development

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1992 10 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XIV . MCMXCII Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 State of Vatican City Bee on flower with the stem intertwined to a bare twig		Rome mint Engraved by Sergio Giandomenico	KM236 Numista 33027
1992 20 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XIV . MCMXCII Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.20 State of Vatican City Three children leaning over barrier observing a young sapling		Rome mint Engraved by Sergio Giandomenico	KM237 Numista 26121
1992 50 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XIV . MCMXCII Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.50 State of Vatican City A cross functions as a fulcrum between industry and agriculture on scales		Rome mint Engraved by Sergio Giandomenico	KM238 Numista 11022
1992 100 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XIV . MCMXCII Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / R / L.100 State of Vatican City Open book with cross and wheat ears on left page, flying dove with olive branch on right page		Rome mint Engraved by Sergio Giandomenico This issue is commemorating the Catechism of the Catholic Church	KM239 Numista 11535
1992 200 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XIV . MCMXCII Bust right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.200 / R State of Vatican City. Mother nursing child		Rome mint Engraved by Sergio Giandomenico	KM240 Numista 3596
1992 500 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XIV . MCMXCII Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / / PATER NOSTER / L.500 / R State of Vatican City Globe with hands holding a loaf of bread		Rome mint Engraved by Sergio Giandomenico	KM241 Numista 11240
1992 1000 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. A.XIII . MCMXCI / N. MORELLI Pope handing missionary cross to two young people CITTÀ DEL VATICANO / L. 1000 State of Vatican City >br> Papal heraldic achievement Edge: M C M X C II + + + TOTVS TUUS + + +		Rome mint Engraved by Sergio Giandomenico	KM241 Numista 36185

John Paul II - 1993 Set

This set is commemorating the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1993 10 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XV-MCMXCIII / VEROI Bust facing CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 State of Vatican City, Shio		Rome mint Engraved by Guido Veroi Celebrating the Fidei Depositum of October 11th 1992. This is a document that introduces the catechism of the Catholic Church which is a reference text for taith and morals	KM244 Numista 30043
1993 20 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XVII-MCMXCIII / VEROI Bust facing CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.20 State of Vatican City, A crucifix		Rome mint Engraved by Guido Veroi	KM245 Numista 26198
1993 50 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XVII-MCMXCIII / VEROI Bust facing CITTA' DEL VATICANO / SACRAMENTA / L.50 State of Vatican City, Eucharistic chalice		Rome mint Engraved by Guido Veroi	KM264 Numista 3628
1993 100 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XVII-MCMXCIII / VEROI Bust facing CITTA' DEL VATICANO / R / VITA MORALIS / L.100 State of Vatican City Jesus facing.		Rome mint Engraved by Guido Veroi This issue is commemorating the Catechism of the Catholic Church	KM247 Numista 3613
1993 200 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XVII-MCMXCIII / VEROI Bust facing CITTA' DEL VATICANO / MAN DATA / L.200 / R State of Vatican City. The ten Commandments on two tablets		Rome mint Engraved by Guido Veroi	KM248 Numista 14126
1993 500 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XVII-MCMXCV *** Bust facing CITTA' DEL VATICANO / / PATER NOSTER / L.500 / R State of Vatican City Thurible		Rome mint Engraved by Guido Veroi	KM243 Numista 14138
1993 1000 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XVII-MCMXCIII / VEROI Bust left CITTÀ DEL VATICANO / CATHOLICAE / ECCLESIAE / EXHIBETVR / R L. 1000 State of Vatican City,		Rome mint Engraved by Guido Veroi	KM250 Numista 54477

John Paul II - 1994 Set

This set is commemorating the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1994 10 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XVI-MCMXCIV / A. Canevari Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 State of Vatican City, A man helping an African family to plant a tree, a church in the background		Rome mint Engraved by Angelo Canevari This reverse portrays the virtue of helping poeple to develop their infrastructure	KM252 Numista 21431
1994 20 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XVI-MCMXCIV / A. Canevari Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.20 State of Vatican City, Sick person in an hospital, surrounded by friends and relatives.		Rome mint Engraved by Angelo Canevari The revese relays the good act of caring for the ill	KM253 Numista 14112
1994 50 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XVI-MCMXCIV / A. Canevari Bust facing CITTA' DEL VATICANO / SACRAMENTA / L.50 State of Vatican City Hand reaching out to the hands of a prisoner		Rome mint Engraved by Angelo Canevari the revese depicts the compassion needed for prisoners	KM254 Numista 10050
1994 100 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XVI-MCMXCIV / A. Canevari Bust facing CITTA' DEL VATICANO / R / VITA MORALIS / L.100 State of Vatican City Four basketball players, one sitting in a wheelchair.		Rome mint Engraved by Angelo Canevari This reverse highlights the needs of disabled people	KM255 Numista 3619
1994 200 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XVI-MCMXCIV / A. Canevari / DRIUTTI INC. Bust facing CITTA' DEL VATICANO / MAN DATA / L.200 / R State of Vatican City. Man invites a group of people in need of help to enter in a building; in the background, in front of some houses, a tree pierced by syringes		Rome mint Engraved by Angelo Canevari This reverse highlights the dangers of drugs and there is a way out of their dependance	KM256 Numista 14127
1994 500 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XVI-MCMXCIV / A. Canevari / DRIUTTI INC. Bust facing CITTA' DEL VATICANO / / PATER NOSTER / L.500 / R State of Vatican City People of different nationality meeting, Golgotha in background		Rome mint Engraved by Angelo Canevari This coin features multinethic people to highlight the issue of racism	KM257 Numista 14139
1994 1000 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XVI-MCMXCIV / A. Canevari / DRIUTTI INC. Bust left CITTÀ DEL VATICANO / R L. 1000 State of Vatican City Man dismounted from his horse (behind him) to help another man, on the ground and in obvious difficulty		Rome mint Engraved by Angelo Canevari This coin features the story of the Good Samaritan on the reverse	KM258 Numista 14148

John Paul II - 1995 Set This set commemorates John Paul II's encyclical letter "Evangelium Vitae"

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1995 10 Lira	Jean Paul II - 1995 Set	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XVII-MCMXCV *** (IOANNES PAVLVS II PONTIFEX MAXIMVS ANNUS XVII MCMXCV) Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 State of Vatican City, Image showing Christ preaching the Gospel		Rome mint Designed by Enrico Manfrini and engraved by Eugenio Driutti	KM262 Numista 21428
1995 20 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XVII-MCMXCV *** (IOANNES PAVLVS II PONTIFEX MAXIMVS ANNUS XVII MCMXCV) Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.20 State of Vatican City, Image showing the ressurection of Lazarus		Rome mint Designed by Enrico Manfrini and engraved by Eugenio Driutti	KM263 Numista 21429
1995 50 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XVII-MCMXCV *** (IOANNES PAVLVS II PONTIFEX MAXIMVS ANNUS XVII MCMXCV) Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.50 State of Vatican City, Image showing a dragon over prone female with branch in talons		Rome mint Designed by Enrico Manfrini and engraved by Eugenio Driutti An unusual and striking allegory representing abortion as an evil act	KM264 Numista 12090
1995 100 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XVII-MCMXCV *** (IOANNES PAVLVS II PONTIFEX MAXIMVS ANNUS XVII MCMXCV) Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.100 State of Vatican City, Image showing a hand pointing to a man guarding caged prisoners		Rome mint Designed by Enrico Manfrini and engraved by Eugenio Driutti This particular image is allogorical of the value of human life with God's hand interveening if necessary	KM265 Numista 11533
1995 200 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XVII-MCMXCV *** (IOANNES PAVLVS II PONTIFEX MAXIMVS ANNUS XVII MCMXCV) Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.200 State of Vatican City, Image showing Woman and children watching tow farmers in field		Rome mint Designed by Enrico Manfrini and engraved by Eugenio Driutti This allegory represents humanity's responsibility to life as a sacred gift	KM266 Numista 12213
1995 500 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XVII-MCMXCV *** (IOANNES PAVLVS II PONTIFEX MAXIMVS ANNUS XVII MCMXCV) Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.500 State of Vatican City, Image showing Cain slaying Abel		Rome mint Designed by Enrico Manfrini and engraved by Eugenio Driutti The first murder according to Christian mythology and highlighting that murder is an evil act	KM267 Numista 12170
1995 1000 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XVII-MCMXCV *** (IOANNES PAVLVS II PONTIFEX MAXIMVS ANNUS XVII MCMXCV) Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.1000 State of Vatican City, Image showing Madonna (Radiant ) and Child, star above, holding the Church on her right hand and crushing a dragon (allegory of the devil)		Rome mint Designed by Enrico Manfrini and engraved by Eugenio Driutti This image is allegorical of the mother Church	KM268 Numista 41228

John Paul II - 1996 Set This set celebrates the future of children

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1996 10 Lira	Jean Paul II - 1995 Set	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. A.XVIII-MCMXCVI Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 State of Vatican City Woman holding child, hurrying out of a bramble covered tunnel, right arm outstretched towards a light		Rome mint Designed by Orietta Rossi and engraved by Eugenio Driutti	KM272 Numista 14104
1996 20 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. A.XVIII-MCMXCVI Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.20 State of Vatican City Child with backpack of olive branches giving a branch to a male and female adult.		Rome mint Designed by Orietta Rossi and engraved by Eugenio Driutti	KM273 Numista 12303
1996 50 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. A.XVIII-MCMXCVI Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.50 State of Vatican City Guardian angel protecting a child from an explosion.		Rome mint Designed by Enrico Manfrini and engraved by Eugenio Driutti	KM274 Numista 14115
1996 100 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. A.XVIII-MCMXCVI Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.100 State of Vatican City Mother offering hand to kneeling child, mother holding standing child from behind; mother helping child ascend stairs		Rome mint Designed by Enrico Manfrini and engraved by Eugenio Driutti	KM275 Numista 13018
1996 200 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. A.XVIII-MCMXCVI Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.200 State of Vatican City Three women and 3 children dancing in a ring. Two angels above		Rome mint Designed by Enrico Manfrini and engraved by Eugenio Driutti	KM276 Numista 12214
1996 500 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. A.XVIII-MCMXCVI Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.500 State of Vatican City Girl, seated and reading a book, serpent behind (in outer circle) Two boys to right, one holding hand up against the serpent (evil)		Rome mint Designed by Enrico Manfrini and engraved by Eugenio Driutti	KM277 Numista 14140
1996 1000 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. A.XVIII-MCMXCVI IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. A.XVIII-MCMXCVI Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.1000 State of Vatican City Edge: TOTVS TVVS +++ MCMXCVI +++ Jesus with arms outstretched towards two small children		Rome mint Designed by Enrico Manfrini and engraved by Eugenio Driutti	KM278 Numista 14149

John Paul II - 1997 Set This set celebrates forgiveness and peace

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1997 10 Lira	Jean Paul II - 1995 Set	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XIX MCMXCVII Bust of John Paul II right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 / G. TITOTTO / R / L.DE SIMONINC. State of Vatican City Angel facing left playing horn, Pilgrim sowing seags walking right		Rome mint Designed by Gabriella Titotto and engraved by Luciana De Simoni	KM280 Numista 52300
1997 20 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XIX MCMXCVII Bust of John Paul II right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.20 / G. TITOTTO / R / L.DE SIMONINC. State of Vatican City Christ preaching from a book to a group of pilgrims		Rome mint Designed by Gabriella Titotto and engraved by Luciana De Simoni	KM281 Numista 26750
1997 50 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XIX MCMXCVII Bust of John Paul II right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.50 / G. TITOTTO / R / L.DE SIMONINC. State of Vatican City Two men, one having sliced serpent in two with sword, the other holding a dove looking upwards to divine rays		Rome mint Designed by Gabriella Titotto and engraved by Luciana De Simoni	KM282 Numista 12091
1997 100 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XIX MCMXCVII Bust of John Paul II right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.100 / G. TITOTTO / R / L.DE SIMONINC. State of Vatican City woman with Ewer pouring water into large vessle. Group of doves perched on vessels rim and one alighting		Rome mint Designed by Gabriella Titotto and engraved by Luciana De Simoni	KM283 Numista 13019
1997 200 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XIX MCMXCVII Bust of John Paul II right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.200 / G. TITOTTO / R / L.DE SIMONINC. State of Vatican City Angel guiding two pilgrims, holding torch and scales. Olive branch below		Rome mint Designed by Gabriella Titotto and engraved by Luciana De Simoni	KM284 Numista 12215
1997 500 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XIX MCMXCVII Bust of John Paul II left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / NORD SUD / L.500 / G. TITOTTO / R / L.DE SIMONINC State of Vatican City Man holding olive branch freeing another from a tangle of thorns		Rome mint Designed by Gabriella Titotto and engraved by Luciana De Simoni	KM285 Numista 12167
1997 1000 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XIX MCMXCVII Bust of John Paul II right CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.1000 / G. TITOTTO / R / L.DE SIMONINC State of Vatican City Papal heraldic achievement		Rome mint Designed by Gabriella Titotto and engraved by Luciana De Simoni	KM286 Numista 12174
1997 1000 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XIX MCMXCVII John Paul II, arms outstretched with olive branches before a group of young people. CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.1000 State of Vatican City Edge: TOTVS TVVS +++ MCMXCVII +++ (All yours) Father hugging the Prodigal son		Rome mint Designed by Gabriella Titotto and engraved by Luciana De Simoni	KM287 Numista 13011

John Paul II - 1998 Set This set commemorates Peace and Solidarity

Year / Denomination	Ruler	Legend	Coin image	Background	Reference
1998 10 Lira	Jean Paul II - 1995 Set	IOANNES PAVLVS P.M. AN.XX MCMXCVIII Bust of John Paul II right holding pastoral within sun rays CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.10 / .q BORGHI / R / L.DE SIMONINC. State of Vatican City Peace, standing, holding an olive branch in her left hand; on either sides two seated figures holding hands.		Rome mint Designed by Paolo Borghi and engraved by Luciana De Simoni	KM293 Numista 23490
1998 20 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XX MCMXCVIII Bust of John Paul II right holding pastoral within sun rays CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.20 / .q BORGHI / R / L.DE SIMONINC. State of Vatican City Peace, turned behind, holding an olive branch in his right hand and leading a family towards the radiant sun on the horizon		Rome mint Designed by Paolo Borghi and engraved by Luciana De Simoni	KM294 Numista 12304
1998 50 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XX MCMXCVIII Bust of John Paul II right holding pastoral within sun rays CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.50 / .q BORGHI / R / L.DE SIMONINC. State of Vatican City Image depicting the opressikon of a woman and child by a large hand from above		Rome mint Designed by Paolo Borghi and engraved by Luciana De Simoni	KM295 Numista 12936
1998 100 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XX MCMXCVIII Bust of John Paul II right holding pastoral within sun rays CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.100 / .q BORGHI / R / L.DE SIMONINC. State of Vatican City Female figure, arms outstrethed superimposed on a globe showing parallels and meridians.		Rome mint Designed by Paolo Borghi and engraved by Luciana De Simoni	KM296 Numista 13020
1998 200 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XX MCMXCVIII Bust of John Paul II right holding pastoral within sun rays CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.200 / .q BORGHI / R / L.DE SIMONINC. State of Vatican City Allegorical image showing a man extending a helping hand to another. The former represents the developed north (buildings in background) and the latter represents the undeveloped south with fields and seas.		Rome mint Designed by Paolo Borghi and engraved by Luciana De Simoni	KM297 Numista 3549
1998 500 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XX MCMXCVIII Bust of John Paul II left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / NORD SUD / L.500 / .q BORGHI / R / L.DE SIMONINC State of Vatican City Two male figures in a wheat field exchanging a wheat ear and an olive branch		Rome mint Designed by Paolo Borghi and engraved by Luciana De Simoni	KM1298 Numista 12165
1998 1000 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XX MCMXCVIII Bust of John Paul II right holding pastoral within sun rays CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.1000 / .q BORGHI / R / L.DE SIMONINC State of Vatican City Papal heraldic achievement		Rome mint Designed by Paolo Borghi and engraved by Luciana De Simoni	KM299 Numista 10051
1998 1000 Lira	John Paul II	IOANNES PAVLVS II P.M. AN.XX MCMXCVIII Bust left CITTA' DEL VATICANO / L.1000 State of Vatican City Jesus on globe, olive branch falling from right hand Edge: TOTVS TVVS +++ MCMXCVIII +++ (All yours)		Rome mint Designed by Enrico Manfrini and engraved by Eugenio Driutti	KM300 Numista 24007

John Paul II - 2001 Set

Total coins tally - 191 (20/11/24)
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