A new visual language for the Vatican coin set, between colour and design
The new Vatican euro coin set, the first issued during the pontificate of Pope Leo XIV, draws direct inspiration from the pope's coat of arms, reproduced on the cover with a chalk-effect finish and embossed on an ivory background. A deep blue highlights the inscriptions and key graphic elements, echoing the colours of the two heraldic fields of the papal shield. This same colour combination will become even more prominent in the new packaging design that will accompany future numismatic issues.
This is not merely an aesthetic choice, but a genuine tribute and direct reference to the new pontificate.
The coins contained within the set feature an unprecedented alternation between the pope's portrait and the papal coat of arms: the portrait appears on the higher denominations, while the coat of arms is featured on the lower denominations, creating a graphic concept never before seen in the history of Vatican coin sets.
The 2-euro coin also incorporates the distinctive elements of Pope Leo XIV's coat of arms: the lily, symbolizing purity and Marian devotion, and the flaming heart pierced by an arrow above an open book, representing Augustinian spirituality and the power of the Word of God to transform the human heart.
As always, the set is available in the traditional version containing the eight legal tender euro coins, as well as in a special edition including the 5 euro bimetallic coin marking the 800th anniversary of the death of Saint Francis of Assisi.
The 5-euro coin depicts the renunciation of worldly possessions, the decisive moment in Saint Francis' conversion and a true manifesto of Franciscan spirituality: the abandonment of all earthly wealth, detachment from the past, and complete trust in God.
With these two releases, the Governorate of Vatican City State aims to celebrate the beginning of the pontificate of Leo XIV through an innovative artistic language capable of combining tradition and innovation.
Euro coin set 8 pieces
Artist and Sculptor: Daniela Longo
Engravers:
Emanuele Ferretti: 2 euro
Marta Bonifacio: 1 euro
Antonio Vecchio: 50 eurocent
Silvia Petrassi: 20 eurocent
Annalisa Masini:10 eurocent
Valerio de Seta: 5 eurocent
Emanuele Ferretti: 2 eurocent
Antonio Vecchio: 1 eurocent
Euro coin set 9 pieces
Artists and Sculptors
Daniela Fusco: 5 euro
Daniela Longo: 2 euro, 1 euro, 50 eurocent, 20 eurocent, 10 eurocent, 5 eurocent, 2 eurocent, 1 eurocent
Incisori:
Silvia Ciucci: 5 euro
Emanuele Ferretti: 2 euro
Marta Bonifacio: 1 euro
Antonio Vecchio: 50 eurocent
Silvia Petrassi: 20 eurocent
Annalisa Masini:10 eurocent
Valerio de Seta: 5 eurocent
Emanuele Ferretti: 2 eurocent
Antonio Vecchio: 1 eurocent
