The Vatican City 2024 standard 2 euro coin features the official portrait of Pope Francis, the sovereign of the Vatican City State. This design serves as the definitive national side for the currency, reflecting the enduring role of the Papacy in the history and governance of the territory. The profile is accompanied by the inscription 'CITTA' DEL VATICANO' and the year of issue, maintaining the traditional aesthetic established for the state's euro coinage. By depicting the reigning pontiff, the coin underscores the unique status of the Vatican as an independent city-state and the spiritual centre of the Roman Catholic Church. This standard issue was released in 2024 as part of the annual mint sets.