The Italian 2 euro coin features the iconic portrait of Dante Alighieri, the celebrated Florentine poet and author of the Divine Comedy. Designed by Raffaello Sanzio, the profile is based on a detail from the painting by Raphael housed in the Apostolic Palace of the Vatican. This imagery serves as a profound tribute to Italy’s rich literary heritage and the foundational role of the Italian language in European culture. Surrounding the portrait, the design includes the letters RI for Repubblica Italiana, the mint mark R, and the year of issue. The outer ring of the coin displays the twelve stars of the European Union, symbolising unity and harmony across the continent. This standard circulation coin was issued in 2020.