The 2018 Italian 2 euro commemorative coin honours the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Italian Ministry of Health. Established in 1948, the Ministry remains a cornerstone of the nation’s public welfare system, tasked with safeguarding the health of its citizens as a fundamental right. The design features a central portrait of a woman representing the personification of health, surrounded by symbols of the medical profession, including a stethoscope and a caduceus. These elements reflect the integration of modern clinical practice with the historical traditions of Italian medicine. By highlighting this institution, the coin commemorates seven decades of national commitment to healthcare development and social protection. This issue was minted in 2018 with a total mintage of 3,000,000 pieces.