Vatican City 2008 The Year of St. Paul – the 2000th anniversary of his birth

Year of St. Paul – 2000th Anniversary of His Birth
The coin depicts the conversion of Paul on the road to Damascus, which is visible in the background. Blinded by a light from the heavens, he falls from a rearing horse. On the left side of the design, the name of the issuing state, "CITTÀ DEL VATICANO," is inscribed; on the right, the inscription "ANNO SANCTO PAULO DICATO," the year "2008," the mint mark "R," and the artist's name, "VEROI," appear. The engraver's initials—"L.D.S. INC." (Luciana De Simoni)—are inscribed below the image. The outer ring features the twelve stars of the European Union flag.

Weight: 8.5 g
Quality: BU (Brilliant Uncirculated, in a presentation card)
Diameter: 25.75 mm
Composition: Bimetallic
Mintage: 100,000 units
Country of Origin: Vatican City
Year of Issue: 2008