Vatican Proofset 2018 + 50 Euro Gold

The most special set that the Vatican issues every year is the Proof set with an additional Euro coin with a nominal value of 50 Euro. Nine coins are packaged... Read more
€1,695.00

Additional Information

SKU VA18-PP0002
Theme Franciscus van Assisi
Worth 53,88 euro
Metal Diverse
Country Vatican
Quality PROOF
Circulation 1.430
Year 2018
Category Proof Sets

Product Description

The most special set that the Vatican issues every year is the Proof set with an additional Euro coin with a nominal value of 50 Euro. Nine coins are packaged in the Proof set Vatican 2018 + 50 Euro Gold set. These are the complete series of Euro coins from the Vatican 2018 and as extra coin the 50 Euro 2018 in Gold is included. From the introduction of the Euro in the year 2002, the Pope was depicted on the Euro coins of the Vatican. The current Pope, Francis I, has decided, in his simplicity, that his image no longer needs to be shown on the coins of the Vatican. His image has been replaced by the Papal Coat of Arms as of the year 2017. The Papal Crest is a Coat of Arms that he has been using since 1991 when he took office as the Bishop of Argentina. At the top of the crest is a mitre with the two keys of Peter. Centred in the middle are the letters IHS of Christ with a cross above it. Furthermore, three black nails are also shown. The star refers to Mary and the grass refers to Joseph. At the bottom of the crest is the motto of the Pope. This motto is æmiserando atque eligendoÆ (called from / by mercy). This image can be seen on the coins from the 1 cent to the 2 Euro. Furthermore, the text æCitta del VaticanoÆ is shown on these coins. On the 2018 golden 50 Euro coin Saint Francis of Assisi is portrayed. Francis of Assisi paid special attention to creation and lived in harmony with nature in simplicity. In this capacity he also received extra for the poor. This 50 Euro coin celebrates the second encyclical of Pope Francis I, which is dedicated to Mother Earth and the care for the normal domestic environment. The coins are in the quality Proof, i.e. they are struck with a special stamp and therefore have the highest quality. The coins are presented in a luxurious grass-green packaging and are delivered with a certificate.