The standard 2 euro circulation coin from Vatican City features the official portrait of Pope Francis in profile, facing towards the left. This depiction of the reigning pontiff serves as the definitive national side for the sovereign state, reflecting its unique status as the spiritual and administrative centre of the Roman Catholic Church. Surrounding the portrait are the words 'Città del Vaticano', identifying the issuing authority, alongside the year of production. The design underscores the historical continuity of the papacy and the role of the Vatican within the European monetary system. This standard issue was produced in 2016.