2 Euro Commemorative coins Vatican City 2025

Sede vacante 2025

On the Obverse, in the center of the coin, is the coat of arms of the Cardinal Camerlengo, positioned beneath the symbol of the Apostolic Camera. The following circular inscriptions are engraved along the entire inner edge of the coin: on the left, “CITTA' DEL VATICANO”; on the right, “SEDE VACANTE” (the two inscriptions are separated by a stylized dove); and at the bottom, “• MMXXV •”. Immediately below the coat of arms of the Cardinal Camerlengo are: on the left, the engraver’s initials “SP INC.” and the mintmark “R”; on the right, the name of the author “O. ROSSI”. On the outside part are placed 12 five-pointed stars, the symbol of the European Union. The coin's Reverse is the new common side of Euro coins, with the face value "2" on the left and the European continent on the right, overlapped by the inscription "EURO". Six vertical lines with a star at each end are placed behind the Europe's image.
Edge: finely milled, with six "2" in incuse (repeated alternately from bottom to top and vice versa) and six five-pointed stars.
Diameter: 25,75 mm
Thickness: 2,20 mm
Weight: 8,5 g
Composition: bimetallic coin (outer part: copper-nickel, inner part: nickel-brass).

550th anniversary of the birth of Michelangelo

The Obverse depicts the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica, designed by Michelangelo, while the lower part features a section of the vault of the Sistine Chapel, frescoed by Michelangelo. At the top right, adjacent to the inner edge, is the circular inscription “CITTA' DEL VATICANO,” with the years ‘1475’ and “2025” written one below the other to the left of the dome. On the left side of the coin are: next to the design, Michelangelo’s autograph signature “michelagnolo,” written vertically; and near the inner edge, separated from the signature by a vertical line, the mintmark “R” and the name of the author “D. LONGO.” On the outside part are placed 12 five-pointed stars, the symbol of the European Union. The coin's Reverse is the new common side of Euro coins, with the face value "2" on the left and the European continent on the right, overlapped by the inscription "EURO". Six vertical lines with a star at each end are placed behind the Europe's image.
Edge: finely milled, with six "2" in incuse (repeated alternately from bottom to top and vice versa) and six five-pointed stars.
Diameter: 25,75 mm
Thickness: 2,20 mm
Weight: 8,5 g
Composition: bimetallic coin (outer part: copper-nickel, inner part: nickel-brass).

Jubilee Holy Year 2025

The Obverse depicts the opening of the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica. On the right side of the coin, vertically, are the Latin inscription “IVBILAEVM” and the minting year. At the bottom, below the image, the inscription “CITTA' DEL VATICANO” is engraved in two lines (“CITTA'” horizontally and “DEL VATICANO” in an arch). The mintmark “R” is visible on the door, while at the bottom left, superimposed on the image, are the author’s name “D. LONGO” and the engraver’s initials “M.C. INC.” On the outside part are placed 12 five-pointed stars, the symbol of the European Union. The coin's Reverse is the new common side of Euro coins, with the face value "2" on the left and the European continent on the right, overlapped by the inscription "EURO". Six vertical lines with a star at each end are placed behind the Europe's image.
Edge: finely milled, with six "2" in incuse (repeated alternately from bottom to top and vice versa) and six five-pointed stars.
Diameter: 25,75 mm
Thickness: 2,20 mm
Weight: 8,5 g
Composition: bimetallic coin (outer part: copper-nickel, inner part: nickel-brass).