The Italian 2 euro standard circulation coin features a portrait of Dante Alighieri, the celebrated 13th-century poet and author of the Divine Comedy. This design, originally created by the artist Raffaele Sanzio, depicts the profile of the Florentine writer, whose profound influence on the Italian language and literature remains a cornerstone of the nation's cultural identity. Surrounding the portrait are the initials of the Italian Republic, RI, and the year of production. The outer ring of the coin displays the twelve stars of the European Union, symbolising the unity and shared values of the continent. This standard issue was minted in 2021 with a total mintage of 25,000,000 pieces.