FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PACIFIC RARITIES AND THE VATICAN TREASURY ENTER INTO AN UNPRECEDENTED AGREEMENT
Deal grants exclusive world-wide rights to Pacific Rarities, Inc.
May 11, 1999 -- Through an exclusive worldwide agreement with the Il Tesoro Di San Pietro (The Treasury of St. Peter's of The Vatican), Pacific Rarities, Inc. has secured the supreme honor of being the official numismatist of The Vatican Treasury. As part of the agreement Pacific Rarities, Inc. has been granted the exclusive rights to work with the numismatic and fine art collections of The Vatican, as well as, create gold and silver collectibles created from the priceless works housed in the Treasury.
The Treasury houses a wide variety of artistic, religious and cultural treasures that have been donated over time by Emperors, Kings, Popes and believers of Christianity. Since 1451, most of the works have only been accessed and viewed by scholars.
When asked about the agreement, Craig A. Franco - President of Pacific Rarities had this to say: "We are extremely proud of this opportunity and we look forward to bring to the world many exciting new discoveries. It is a great honor and a privilege to be designated as the official numismatist of The Vatican Treasury Collection."
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