RP to honor Pope in gold coin

Mon, 13 Feb 1995, 00:00 WIB

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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