This issue is another peak in the Giant Windows of Heaven series. It features the South Rose Window of the famous Notre Dame cathedral in Paris with a total diameter of 130 mm and a weight of 10 ounces pure silver.
It's the biggest window coin ever minted with inserted branch tracery and real window glass. The special illuminated box makes the presentation perfect, because the light shines through the amazing coloured window.
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The Basilica of Saint Peter is located within the Vatican City. Above the "Chair of St. Peter" altar at St. Peter's Basilica a window of yellow alabaster is illuminated at its centre with an image of the Dove of the Holy Spirit.
It is surrounded by clouds and angels flying between rays of light, cast's mystical warmth through the basilica. It is divided into twelve sections, in homage to the twelve Apostles.
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The Berlin Cathedral is one of the largest Protestant churches in Germany, completed in 1905 and based in the district “Berlin Mitte”.
During the Second World War the Berlin Cathedral was severely damaged, but thanks to the restoration of the outside, inside and the great altar windows the Berlin Cathedral has been shining with new splendor since 2002.
This issue from the Giant Windows of Heaven is dedicated to the impressive altar windows of the Berlin Cathedral. On three beautiful colored windows we see the life of Jesus from birth to crucifixion and resurrection.
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