Issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the First Vatican Council, this elegant pair from Rwanda honors two modern popes who shaped the Catholic Church’s renewal. Pope John XXIII initiated the Second Vatican Council, while Pope Paul VI brought it to completion. The classic portrait format, bordered in gold with papal insignia, captures a reverent tribute to faith and history through refined design and tone.

Country: Rwanda
Year of Issue: 1969
Denominations: 10c and 20c
Theme: Centenary of the First Vatican Council (1869–1969)
Designs:

• 10c – Portrait of Pope Paul VI (Pontificate: 1963–1978) in brown tones.

• 20c – Portrait of Pope John XXIII (Pontificate: 1958–1963) in green tones.
  Inscription: Centenaire de Vatican I (Centenary of Vatican I)
  Issuer: République Rwandaise