A collectible bimetallic coin with a face value of
500 Lire, issued by the Vatican City State in 1987 (the date on the coin is
indicated in Roman numerals: MCMLXXXVII).
The coin was minted in Rome (the mint mark
"R" is visible on the reverse) during the reign of Pope John Paul II
(AN. IX — the ninth year of his pontificate).
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Theme:
Commemorative issue "Mother of the Redeemer" (Redemptoris Mater).
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Specifications:
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Material...
Rare 1960 GDR Philatelic
Commemorative Folder — Sachsenhausen Memorial
An official 1961/1960
publication by the GDR Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications. This
commemorative folder (Gedenkmappe) marks the opening of the National Memorial
at the former Sachsenhausen concentration camp.
Key features:Stamps: Full 1960 series "Construction of National Memorials,"
featuring the memorial obelisk and 8 portrait stamps of famous
anti-fascist resistance fighters (e.g., E. S...
Vatican City commemorative coin, 50 Lire 1987
(Acmonital) – Pope John Paul II, Our Lady of Refuge (XF+/AU)
A commemorative coin of the Vatican City State from the
pontificate of Pope John Paul II. The coin was issued in
1987 (the 9th year of the Pope's reign) in a limited edition as part of the
official annual mint sets.
Specifications and details:
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Denomination: 50 Lire (L. 50)
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Year: 1987 (in Roman numerals MCMLXXXVII)
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