Vatican

Vatican or Vatican City is a sovereign city-state and the seat of the Catholic Church. The Vatican Euro Coins are composed of four different series. The first series (2002-2005), presents the effigy of Pope João Paulo II. The second (2005), presents the emblem of the Apostolic Chamber, the arms of Cardinal Carmelengo, and the names "Sede Vacante MMV". The third series (2006-2014) presents the effigy of Pope Benedict XVI. All the models have the inscription "Vatican City" and the twelve stars of the European Union. The fourth series, used since 2014, presents the Effigy of Francis I.