The Vatican City 2019 standard 2 euro coin features the portrait of Pope Francis, the sovereign of the Vatican City State, on its national side. This design is the consistent emblem of the state’s currency, reflecting the role of the papacy as both a spiritual authority and the head of the world's smallest independent nation. Surrounding the profile of the pontiff are the words 'Città del Vaticano' and the year of issue, framed by the twelve stars of the European Union. This standard issue is available exclusively within official Vatican City numismatic sets. The 2019 edition maintains the continuity of the state's coinage tradition, representing the ongoing leadership of the Holy See within the eurozone. The coin was issued in 2019.