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20 Euros - Franciscus Saint Peter's Basilica

Issuer Vatican City
Year 2022
Type Non-circulating coin
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Obverse description The papal coat of arms of Pope Francis occupies the central field, featuring the IHS Christogram within a radiant sun on the shield, accompanied by a star and a nard flower below. The arms are surmounted by the papal tiara and flanked by the crossed keys of Saint Peter. The curved legend FRANCISCVS PONT. MAX. arcs along the upper rim, while ANNO DOMINI MMXXII is inscribed horizontally across the lower field. The pontifical motto MISERANDO ATQVE ELIGENDO appears in three lines at the bottom of the field, flanked by the engraver's signatures DE GIORGI and MAC INC.
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Obverse lettering FRANCISCVS PONT. MAX. ANNO DOMINI MMXXII IHS MISERANDO ATQUE ELIGENDO DE GIORGI MAC INC.
Reverse description A detailed architectural rendering of the dome of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City dominates the central field, depicted in a three-quarter frontal perspective with its lantern, drum, and flanking subsidiary domes clearly rendered. The curved legend CITTA DEL VATICANO arcs along the upper rim, framed by decorative stars on either side. A row of twelve stars, referencing the European Union motif, spans the lower portion of the architectural scene. In the exergue, the denomination 20 EURO is prominently displayed in large numerals alongside the Rome mint mark R.
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