500 Lit - Pope Paul VI - Vatican - 1969 - Silver BU

500 Lire silver coin dedicated to Pope Paul VI, BU.

Pope Paul VI was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from 21 June 1963 to his death in August 1978. Succeeding John XXIII, he continued the Second Vatican Council, which he closed in 1965, implementing its numerous reforms. He fostered improved ecumenical relations with Eastern Orthodox and Protestant churches, which resulted in many historic meetings and agreements.
Pope Francis beatified him on 19 October 2014 after the recognition of a miracle attributed to his intercession.