The 2002 San Marino 2 euro coin features the Palazzo Pubblico, the official town hall and government building of the Republic. Located in the heart of the capital, the structure serves as the seat of the country’s primary institutions, including the Captains Regent and the Great and General Council. The design captures the neo-Gothic architecture of the palace, which was designed by architect Francesco Azzurri and inaugurated in 1894. By depicting this historic landmark, the coin highlights the enduring sovereignty and administrative independence of San Marino, one of the world's oldest republics. The national side also incorporates the country's name and the twelve stars of the European Union. This coin was issued in 2002 with a mintage of 255,760 pieces.