The Vatican City 2 euro standard circulation coin features the effigy of Pope Francis, who succeeded Pope Benedict XVI in 2013. The portrait captures the pontiff in profile, facing towards the left, reflecting his role as the sovereign of the Vatican City State and the spiritual leader of the Catholic Church. Surrounding the portrait are the words 'Città del Vaticano' and the year of issue, framed by the twelve stars of the European Union. This design serves as the definitive national side for the Vatican’s euro coinage, symbolising the continuity of the papacy and the state’s unique position within the eurozone. The coin was issued in 2014.