Back in 1978, a relatively unknown Polish archbishop was elected as the 264th Pope of the Universal Catholic Church. The 58-year old Cardinal Karol Josef Wojtyla took the name John Paul II.
Referred to as “a pastor to the world, a man of peace”, Pope John Paul II played a significant role in shaping events to a degree unrivalled by any other else in the world. He helped bring down communism in Eastern Europe, campaigned against war and the excesses of capitalism, and sought to heal divisions between Christians and Jews. He worked untiringly to plead for world peace.
The most tireless voice of a secular age and the most consistent and frequent advocate of peace and human rights for the last two decades, Pope John Paul II reminded humankind of the worth of individuals in the modern world. He was not just a man of faith but his whole identity was.
In his final years, his step became halted by illness and infirmity; his speech became laboured. But his indomitable spirit touched and taught us all.
To pay a fully deserved posthumous homage to the Church’s greatest evangelist, GOLDQUEST is honoured to present the John Paul II The Great Coin Set. The coin set comprises four 1 oz silver and one selective gold-plated silver coin with 10 Diners denomination bearing unique designs inspired by the gracious deeds of the pope in various aspects, issued by Principat d’Andorra Servei d’Emissions with a limited mintage of 9,999 sets.
The Pope and the Prayer Coin exhibits the image of His Holiness praying as part of his relentless endeavour in calling for unity in prayer amongst all religions. According to his words “Prayer promotes a closer union with God and a mutual drawing together of men”.
The Pope and the Virgin Coin portrays the inspiring Pope John Paul II with the silhouette of the Virgin Mary in the background. “Totus Tuus” which means ‘All Yours’ is the motto addressed to the Virgin Mary that he chose for his pontificate.
John Paul II The Great Coin Set
