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modern coins
Vatican City lira coinage
1929-2001
Vatican City lira coinage was the official coin series of Vatican City from 1929 until 2002, when it was superseded by the euro. Following the establishment of the State of the Vatican City under the Lateran Treaty in 1929, distinct coinage denominated in centesimi and lire was introduced on par with the Italian lir…
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stamps
Vatican City postage stamps
from 1929
Vatican City postage stamps are postal adhesives issued by the Vatican post office for use on mail dispatched from the sovereign city-state. Following the foundation of Vatican City on 11 February 1929, the postal service commenced operations using equipment donated by the Italian government. The stamps are produced…
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