The 2023 Vatican City 2 euro standard circulation coin features the official portrait of Pope Francis, the sovereign of the Vatican City State. This design, which serves as the consistent national side for the Vatican's euro coinage, displays the pontiff in profile, facing left, surrounded by the inscription 'CITTÀ DEL VATICANO'. Below the portrait, the year of issue is clearly marked. By depicting the reigning Pope, the coin reflects the unique status of the Vatican as an independent city-state and the spiritual centre of the Roman Catholic Church. This standard issue is available in official mint sets. The coin was issued in 2023.