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Congo Swiss Guard Vatican Colorized Copper/Nickle Proof Commemorative Coin

Congo Swiss Guard Vatican Colorized Copper/Nickle Proof Commemorative Coin
$29.95

The Swiss Guard has been the personal body guard of the Pope for 500 years and is the armed forces for Vatican City ready to fight to the death to defend the Pope. The exclusive force consists of 100 Swiss mercenaries. To celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Swiss Guard in 2006, The Democratic Republic of The Congo issued multi-color proof coins picturing the Swiss Guard in their traditional (but still used) uniform and armor. The 39mm copper-nickel Proof 5 Francs shows a guard at attention in a corridor of the Vatican. It has a mintage of only 5000 pieces. Click on the image for a closer view. Thanks for shopping with us!

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