2016-02-13 Sat

Finally the wait is over and the 2016 Vatican coins will soon be released. The Philatelic and Numismatic Office of Vatican City State made this refreshing news public, recently.

These include the eight usual Euro coins (2 and 1 Euro, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2, 1 euro-cent), carrying the image of Pope Francis, as Sovereign of the Vatican City State.

The 20 Euro Silver coin and the 50 Euro Gold coin have images that are dedicated to the Year of Mercy. The silver coin features an inscription of Pope Francis embracing a teenager, while the reverse has an image of the Parable of the Prodigal Son.

The Gold coin has an image of the Holy Father opening the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, while the reverse has an image of the Jubilee logo, which features Jesus carrying a man – representing humanity – on his shoulders.