The 2007 Italy 2 euro commemorative coin marks the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome, which established the European Economic Community. The national side features a central design depicting the document signed by the six founding member states, placed against a background reminiscent of the paving of the Piazza del Campidoglio in Rome, designed by Michelangelo. This architectural motif symbolises the historical foundations of European integration and the shared vision of a unified continent. Radiating lines surround the central text, representing the celebratory nature of the anniversary and the progress made since the treaty was signed in 1957. This issue was released into general circulation with a total mintage of 5,000,000 pieces in 2007.