The 2023 Malta 2 euro commemorative coin honours the life and scientific contributions of Nicolaus Copernicus, the Renaissance polymath who formulated the heliocentric model of the universe. Designed by Daniela Fusco, the national side features a portrait of the astronomer alongside the sun and the planetary orbits that define his revolutionary theory. This depiction highlights the enduring impact of his work on modern science and the intellectual heritage shared across Europe. By commemorating Copernicus, Malta acknowledges the profound shift in human understanding that moved the Earth from the centre of the cosmos. The coin is issued in a standard circulation format. The mintage for this 2023 issue is 80,500 coins.