The 2018 Vatican City 2 euro commemorative coin honours the 50th anniversary of the death of Padre Pio, a significant figure in twentieth-century Italian Catholicism. The national side features a detailed portrait of the saint, capturing his characteristic beard and habit. Known as Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, he remains one of the most venerated figures within the Vatican and the wider Catholic Church, celebrated for his life of prayer and service. The design reflects his enduring spiritual legacy and his profound impact on the faithful. This commemorative issue is available as a standard circulation coin. The year of issue is 2018 and the mintage for this variant is 76,000 pieces.