RP to honor Pope in gold coin

Mon, 13 Feb 1995

MANILA (Reuter): President Fidel Ramos has approved the issue of a special 2,500-peso (US$100) gold coin to commemorate Pope John Paul's visit to Manila last month, the presidential palace said yesterday.

The Pope's profile, his name and the dates of his visit from Jan. 12 to 16 are inscribed on the coin, which will be 91.6 percent gold and weigh 7.98 grams (0.28 ounces).

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