Pope John Paul II Series 925pf Silver Medals, Boxed Set of 3

A unique collection of three numismats made of 925 grade silver presents the image of Pope John Paul II and symbols of the cities where the Pope gave the most historically significant of all his homilies. The first item in the collection is a numismat commemorating the Pope's visit to Warsaw in 1979, the second to Częstochowa, and the last one to Kraków. We are happy to announce the release of a new unique PAPAL COLLECTION commemorating the 30th anniversary of the first pilgrimage of Pope John Paul II to Poland in 1979, prepared in cooperation with Centrum Myśli Jana Pawła II (Pope John Paul II Center) which aims at popularization of knowledge on the life and teachings of the Pope. Product is marked with the MW signature—the trade mark of the Warsaw Mint, today the Mint of Poland, which guarantees the authenticity, the original artistic design and the highest quality of production. The PAPAL COLLECTION is exclusively available through the Mint of Poland Treasury S.A. in limited edition of 75,000 copies. Free Gifts • A beautiful music box that plays the song "Barka" when opened, a melody held dear to the Pope. • Together with John Paul II Book about the pilgrimage (in Polish). • Certificate of Authenticity of entire collection (in original Polish language). Product Details Catalog Product Number 2004594, 2001883, 2004587 Edition Limited Edition Collection of 75,000 Only 1000 available for US Year of Issue January 2009 Country Poland Weight 0.5 oz Stamp Mirror Alloy Silver (Ag) 925 Diameter 1.26" Condition Uncirculated Designer Beata Wątróbska-Wdowiarska In 1766, King Stanisław August Poniatowski founded a mint that would design and create the most beautiful coins on the Old Continent. Today, The Mint of Poland is a leading producer of coins and medals in Poland and Europe. It is Poland's only manufacturer of circulation and collector coins, issued by the National Bank of Poland, and is the third best mint in the world. An exclusive agreement, between The Mint of Poland Treasury and Polart, a 20 year-old company providing gifts from (or about) Poland, is bringing some of the finest medals and coins ever made to America for the first time.