The 2010 Italy 2 euro commemorative coin honours the bicentenary of the birth of Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour, a pivotal figure in the Italian Risorgimento. The national side features a portrait of the statesman, based on a painting by Francesco Hayez, which captures his intellectual intensity and political foresight. As a leading diplomat and the first Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Italy, Cavour was instrumental in the unification process, navigating complex European alliances to forge a modern nation-state. His inclusion on this commemorative issue serves as a tribute to his enduring legacy in shaping Italy's political identity and sovereignty during the nineteenth century. The coin was issued in 2010 with a total mintage of 4,000,000 pieces.