The Vatican City 2020 commemorative 2 euro coin marks the 500th anniversary of the death of the Renaissance master Raphael Sanzio. The national side features a portrait of the artist alongside the iconic Madonna and Child, a recurring theme in his celebrated body of work. By honouring Raphael, the Vatican highlights its deep historical connection to the pinnacle of Italian art and the cultural legacy preserved within the Vatican Museums. The composition reflects the profound influence of the High Renaissance on European aesthetics and the enduring prestige of the papal collections. This commemorative issue was released in 2020 with a mintage of 65,000 coins.