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 POPE JOHN PAUL II GENUINE 20 ITALIAN LIRE COLORIZED COIN
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- Pope John Paul II is said to be the most recognized person
in the world. He is the most traveled Pope in the 2,000 year history of the
Church and speaks eight languages. Born Karol Joseph Wojtyla in .Wadowice,
Poland on May 18, 1920 to an administrative
officer in the Polish army and a former schoolteacher. In 1978, at the age of
58 the College of Cardinals elected him to lead the Roman Catholic Church. He
was the first non-italian chosen as Pope in 456 years and the youngest in this
century. At age 61 he suffered serious wounds during an assassination attempt.
- First Ever Colorized Legal Tender 20 Lire featuring the
famous Pope John Paul II.
- Each 20 Lire features an Official POPE Full Color image
directly onto the obverse of each coin.
- Authentic & Genuine colorization process pioneered the Merrick
Mint.
- Genuine Legal Tender OUT OF CIRCULATION Lire Coin.
- Coin comes displayed in acrylic Airtight Coin Holder within
a felt fitted coin Jewel Case.
- Size = 13/16" in Diameter.
- Certificate of Authenticity Included.
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