The themes and designs for the Vatican's two regular 2025 2-euro commemorative coins have been published.
The first coin is dedicated to the "550th Anniversary of the Birth of Michelangelo". The obverse depicts the dome of St Peter's Basilica, designed by Michelangelo, on which he worked until his death in 1564. Below is a section of the Sistine Chapel ceiling, which Michelangelo divided into panels and whose frescoes he painted. On the left, the commemorative inscription "michelagniolo", the "R" mint mark for the Rome Mint and the name "D. LONGO" of the designer appear. The country name "CITTÀ DEL VATICANO" is positioned at the upper right, with Michelangelo's birth year "1475" and the issue year "2025" below. The outer ring bears the twelve stars of the European flag. Designed by Daniela Longo, the coin was scheduled, according to the Official Journal, for a June issue in a mintage of 80,000 pieces.
The second coin is dedicated to "Jubilee 2025". The obverse depicts the opening of the Holy Door at St Peter's Basilica. On the right, the Latin inscription "IVBILAEUM" and the year "2025" are shown vertically. The country name "CITTÀ DEL VATICANO" runs along the lower rim. The "R" mint mark for the Rome Mint is placed on the door. At the lower left, the name "D. LONGO" of the designer is inscribed. The outer ring bears the twelve stars of the European flag. Designed by Daniela Longo, the coin was scheduled, according to the Official Journal, for a June issue in a mintage of 91,000 pieces.
Source: Official Journal of the European Commission, Documents C/2025/3848 & C/2025/3843