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 has issued 40 regular coins and 34 commemorative coins.
Vatican City 2002 - 2005
Vatican City's euro coins feature the portrait of Pope John Paul II on all eight denominations.
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.
Vatican City 2006 - 2014
Vatican City's euro coins feature the portrait of Pope Benedict XVI on all eight denominations.
Vatican City 2014 - 2017
Following the election of Pope Francis in 2013, Vatican City introduced a new series of euro coins that feature his portrait on all eight denominations.
Vatican City 2017 - ...
In 2017, the designs were updated to feature the coat of arms of Pope Francis on all eight denominations.
Commemorative coins
All 34 commemorative coins of Vatican City.
