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.
The intial series of euro coins of the Vatican City contain the effigy of Pope John Paul II.
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.
From 2006 onwards the coins featured the new pope: Pope Benedict VVI.
From 2014 onwards the coins featured the latest pope: Pope Francis.
From 2014 onwards the coins featured the latest pope: Pope Francis.
All 34 commemorative coins of Vatican City.
