500 Lire - John Paul II (1989)
Features
| Denomination | 500 Lire |
| Catalog Number | KM# 218 |
| Weight (g) | 6.8 |
| Diameter (mm) | 25.8 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Bi-metallic Aluminum-Bronze center in Stainless Steel ring |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | |
| Demonetized | 2002-01-01 |
Obverse
Engraved by Enrico Manfrini
Lettering:
IONNES PAVLVS II P.M.AN.XI.MCMLXXXIX
Description:
Pope John Paul II facing right within circle.
IONNES PAVLVS II P.M.AN.XI.MCMLXXXIX
Description:
Pope John Paul II facing right within circle.
Reverse
Engraved by Enrico Manfrini
Lettering:
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
R
L.500
Description:
Grapevine within circle, denomination below.
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
R
L.500
Description:
Grapevine within circle, denomination below.
Edge
Description:
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Common |


