The 2005 Italy 2 euro commemorative coin marks the signing of the Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe. The national side features a central depiction of Europa, the mythological figure from whom the continent derives its name, holding a pen and the text of the European Constitution. Beside her stands the bull, representing the classical Greek myth of the abduction of Europa by Zeus. This artistic composition serves as a symbolic bridge between the foundational myths of European culture and the modern political integration of the continent. The design reflects Italy's historical role as a founding member of the European project and its commitment to the development of a unified constitutional framework. This issue was released in 2005 with a total mintage of 18,000,000 coins.