Andorra 10 diners 25 Years Prince Jubilee Bishop PR69 PCGS silver coin 1996

The 1996 Andorra 10 Dinars silver coin commemorates the 25th Jubilee of Bishop Joan Martí Alanis as Co-Prince of Andorra, highlighting the principality’s unique political and religious heritage. Struck in proof quality and certified PCGS PR69DCAM, it offers exceptional brilliance with mirror-like surfaces and frosted details. The obverse features a solemn image of the bishop enthroned, depicted in clerical robes with staff, symbolizing his dual role as both spiritual leader and sovereign. Around the edge runs the inscription “XXV ANIVERSARI COPRINCEP EPISCOPAL”, with dual dates 1971–1996, marking a quarter-century of his service. The reverse displays the crowned coat of arms of Andorra, divided into heraldic quarters representing Urgell, Catalonia, Foix, and Béarn. Surrounding it is the inscription “JOAN D.M. BISBE D’URGELL I PRINCEP D’ANDORRA”, along with the denomination 10 D. EURO and year 1996. This coin embodies Andorra’s enduring tradition of shared sovereignty between the Bishop of Urgell and the President of France. A powerful collectible, it blends political symbolism, ecclesiastical authority, and Andorran identity.
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