Vatican Proofset 2017 + 20 Euro Silver

This is the proof set from The Vatican 2017 + Silver 20 Euro. Nine coins are packed in this set. This is the full series of Euro coins from the Vatican 2017 with, as an extra coin, the silver 20 Euro from 2017. From the introduction of the Euro in 2002, the Pope was depicted on The Vatican Euro coins. The present Pope, Franciscus I, has decided that his image does not need to be shown on the coins anymore. The PopeÆs image was replaced by the Papal Coat of Arms with effect from 2017. The Papal Coat of Arms is the coat of arms that Franciscus I has used since 1991 when he became Bishop of Argentina. At the top of the shield is a mitre with the two keys of Saint Peter. In the centre is the letters IHS of Christ, above these letters is a cross and below them are three black nails. The star refers to Mary and the grass refers to Joseph. At the bottom of the coat of arms is the motto of the Pope. This coat of arms is miserando atque eligendo (meaning lowly but chosen; literally in Latin 'by having mercy, by choo sing him). This image can be seen on all of the coins from 1 cent to 2 Euro. The text Citta del Vaticano is also displayed on these coins. On the silver 20 Euro coin is the archangels Gabriel, Raphael and Michael who embrace the Jesus as a child. The artist Antonella Napolione, who designed this coin, wanted to indicate the archangel's mission to defend humanity in general. Furthermore, the text Citta del Vaticano and the value of 20 Euro are shown. On the back of the 20 Euro coin is the Papal Coat of Arms and the country name Citta del Vaticano. The coins are in the quality æProofÆ, that is, they are struck with a special stamp and therefore have the highest quality. The coins are presented in a luxury package and are delivered with a certificate.