Flag of Vatican City

    Vatican City

    Vatican City is the smallest independent state in the world and is enclosed by the city of Rome. Vatican City is represented by the Holy See and houses the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church. Vatican City has been paying with the euro since 2002.

    Vatican City 2005 - 2006

    Following the death of Pope John Paul II in April 2005, the Vatican issued special coins during the period of Sede vacante depicting the emblem of the Apostolic Chamber.