Pope Francis to no longer grace Vatican euro coins

The Vatican will stop minting euro coins bearing Pope Francis' image beginning March, a news agency reported, saying the coins will now carry the Vatican's coat of arms and European Union stars

Pope Francis

Pope Francis

Vatican City: The Vatican will stop minting euro coins bearing Pope Francis' image beginning March, a news agency reported, saying the coins will now carry the Vatican's coat of arms and European Union stars.

ADVERTISEMENT

The EU's official journal on January 24 published pictures of the Vatican's new coins, and they show that Pope Francis' image has been replaced. The image on the tails side of the Vatican coin is the same as on all of the other eurozone coins.

"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!