Pope John Paul II Honorary Novelty Money Bill - - RARE

Pope John Paul II Honorary Commemorative Note - New

These Limited Edition Bills honor the memory of Pope John Paul II - the Polish pope (1978-2005)

When Karol Wojtyla was elected pope in 1978, he became the first non-Italian pope in four-and-a-half centuries. He quickly became the most-widely traveled pope in history, visiting almost every corner of the Catholic world. His papacy was shaped by his background. As a young priest in Poland, he saw the Nazi persecution first hand. As the Archbishop of Krakow, he faced the challenge of running a Catholic Church in a communist state. Historians see his election as pope as a factor in the subsequent collapse of communism in Eastern Europe. John Paul II upheld the traditional teachings of the Church, opposing birth control and abortion, and maintaining the celibacy of the priesthood. He also reached out to other faiths, looking for reconciliation after centuries of hostility and suspicion. Our Pope John Paul II bill is a Limited Edition bill. Only 150,000 of were printed. Get yours while you still can!

Wording and/or Theme found on this bill:

-  Pope John Paul II

-  In God We Trust

-  1920 – 2005

-  His Holiness

-  XXV Pontificate

-  Serial Number is PIOUS19202005 (Pious 1920 2005)

-  “He was the first non-Italian pope in 455 years and a record-holder for the most traveled pope in history attracting some of the largest crowds ever assembled.”

-  He was the pope’s pope.

-  The Holy Father

Pictures found on this bill:

-  Pope John Paul II

-  The Vatican (in background) 

This is a Retired Bill. We only have a few left. Get yours before they are all gone!