CANONIZATION OF POPES Set Franciscus Johannes XXIII John Paul II Silver Coin 2$ Cook Islands 2014
April 27th, 2014, for the first time in the church's history, two popes will be canonized on the same day. In a public mass in St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis will elevate his two, still popular, predecessors John XXIII and John Paul II to saint status. To celebrates this special event, it is issued this exclusive three silver proof coins. Mintage limited to only 1000 pcs worldwide!
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€199.95
Data sheet
- Country
- Cook Islands
- Year
- 2014
- Face Value
- 2 Dollars
- Metal
- Silver
- Fineness (purity)
- .925
- Weight (g)
- 15.57 (1/2 oz)
- Diameter (mm)
- 35
- Quality
- Proof
- Mintage (pcs)
- 1.000
- Certificate (COA)
- Yes
- Presentation case (box)
- Yes
- Weight range
- Less than 1 oz
This coin set is composed by three beautiful coins full of details and meanings. The coins depict Pope Franciscus (who canonizes the two popes), Pope Johannes XXIII and Pope John Paul II. Each coin is partially enameled and at bottom there is a detail from Sistine Chapel fresco by Michelangelo: fingers of God and Adam almost touching during the creation. The obverse depicts the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II.
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