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The Vatican City, even though not a member of the European Union, it has joined the Eurozone in 2002 since it has a special agreement with the EU that allows this microstate to mint a limited number of euro coins. This article is specifically about the euro gold and silver (or other precious metals) commemorative coins of the Vatican City and does not cover the pre-euro commemorative coins.[1][2][3][4]
No Peace without Justice, No Justice without Forgiveness
Designer: Floriano Bodini
Mint: -
Value: €10
Alloy: Ag. 925/1000
Quantity: 10,000
Quality: Proof
Issued: 16.12.2002
Diameter: 34 mm
Weight: 22 g
Issue Price: €45
"No Peace without Justice, No Justice without Forgiveness" this was the message of the late John Paul II in a speech given on 1 January 2002, World Peace Day.[clarification needed]
This coin together with another one end the series of 6 coins entitled "The Roots of Faith" which were released over the span of 3 years, two per year.
This coin together with another one end the series of 6 coins entitled "The Roots of Faith" which were released over the span of 3 years, two per year.
Three out of the seven sacraments are considered as vital for the Christian faith initiation, these are baptism, confirmation and the Eucharist. The Vatican dedicated a 3 years programme (2005-2007) for these 3 sacraments, a year for each. The 2005 coins were dedicated to baptism.
Three out of the seven sacraments are considered as vital for the Christian faith initiation, these are baptism, confirmation and the Eucharist. The Vatican dedicated a 3 years programme (2005-2007) for these 3 sacraments, a year for each. The 2005 coins were dedicated to baptism.
The Sacraments of Christian Initiation: Confirmation
Designer: Guido Veroi
Mint: -
Value: €20
Alloy: Au 917/1000
Quantity: 3,326
Quality: Proof
Issued: 09.11.2006
Diameter: 21 mm
Weight: 6 g
Issue Price: €160
Three out of the seven sacraments are considered as vital for the Christian faith initiation, these are baptism, confirmation and the Eucharist. The Vatican dedicated a 3 years programme (2005-2007) for these 3 sacraments, a year for each. The 2006 coins were dedicated to confirmation.
The Sacraments of Christian Initiation: Confirmation
Designer: Guido Veroi
Mint: -
Value: €50
Alloy: Au 917/1000
Quantity: 3,324
Quality: Proof
Issued: 09.11.2006
Diameter: 28 mm
Weight: 15 g
Issue Price: €400
Three out of the seven sacraments are considered as vital for the Christian faith initiation, these are baptism, confirmation and the Eucharist. The Vatican dedicated a 3 years programme (2005-2007) for these 3 sacraments, a year for each. The 2006 coins were dedicated to confirmation.
Three out of the seven sacraments are considered as vital for the Christian faith initiation, these are baptism, confirmation and the Eucharist. The Vatican dedicated a 3 years programme (2005-2007) for these 3 sacraments, a year for each. The 2007 coins were dedicated to the Eucharist.
Three out of the seven sacraments are considered as vital for the Christian faith initiation, these are baptism, confirmation and the Eucharist. The Vatican dedicated a 3 years programme (2005-2007) for these 3 sacraments, a year for each. The 2007 coins were dedicated to the Eucharist.
