Vatican 2 Euro 2020 Normal

This is the Normal 2 Euro of Vatican 2020. The current Pope, Francis I, has decided in his humility that his image no longer has to be on the Vatican coins. As of 2017, his image has been replaced by the Papal Coat of Arms. This crest is the Coat of Arms that Francis has used since 1991 when he took office as Bishop of Argentina. At the top of the coat of arms is a mitre along with the two keys of Peter. Centred on the crest are the letters 'IHS' of Christ with a cross above them. Furthermore, three black nails are shown. The star refers to Mary and the grass refers to Joseph. At the bottom of the coat of arms is the Pope's motto which is 'miserando atque eligendo' (chosen by grace / mercy). The Papal Coat of Arms is depicted centrally on the coins, around which the country name 'Citta del Vaticano' (Vatican City) is depicted in an arc. The year 2020 is shown on the bottom right of the coin.