Commemorative piece

500th anniversary of the Pontifical Swiss Guard (1506-2006).

Obverse

The play represents a Swiss guard's oath of loyalty to the Pope.
The twelve stars of the European Union are around the periphery.

Registration :
Guardia Svizzera Pontificia
Città del Vaticano
1506
O. Rossi
2006
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Engraver: Orietta Rossi 

Reverse

A map showing the Fifteen States of the European Union Soudés is represented on a dynamic canvas made up of the twelve stars of the European Union.