The Vatican City 2008 2 euro commemorative coin celebrates the Pauline Year, marking the two-thousandth anniversary of the birth of Saint Paul the Apostle. The national side features a detailed depiction of the saint holding a sword, which symbolises his martyrdom, and an open book representing his extensive writings and epistles. Behind the central figure, the silhouette of the Damascus gate is visible, referencing the pivotal moment of his conversion on the road to Damascus. This design honours the profound influence of Saint Paul on the foundations of the Christian faith and his historical significance to the Holy See. The coin was issued in 2008 with a mintage of 106,084 pieces.