Description

The theme "Holy Year 2025 – Pilgrims of Hope" reflects the spiritual journey and renewal associated with the Catholic Church’s Jubilee Year, a tradition observed every 25 years. The focus is on inspiring hope and faith, symbolized through the depiction of Mary as "Stella Maris," the Star of the Sea, guiding pilgrims on their path. In the context of the 2025 Jubilee, the emphasis is on unity, compassion, and the universal message of hope, inviting believers and seekers alike to reflect on their spiritual lives. This Holy Year will feature pilgrimages, sacred rituals, and acts of charity, offering a profound opportunity for renewal and solidarity among the faithful worldwide.

Obverse

Depicts Mary as "Stella Maris," holding the Christ Child by the hand, with an anchor, a serene sea, and a radiant star in the background symbolizing hope. The issuing country, "SAN MARINO," and the "R" mintmark of the Rome Mint are positioned on the left, while the inscription "IUBILAEUM" (Latin for "Jubilee") and the year "2025" are on the right. The engraver's name is featured at the bottom of the design. The outer ring displays the twelve stars of the European flag.

Mary as "Stella Maris," or the Star of the Sea, is a title and depiction of the Virgin Mary rooted in Christian tradition, emphasizing her role as a guiding light and protector for those navigating life's challenges, especially sailors and travelers. The title originates from early Christian symbolism and Latin hymns, where Mary is likened to a star that guides the faithful safely to Christ, much as stars guide sailors across the seas.

In this depiction, Mary is often shown holding the Christ Child by the hand, symbolizing her role as the mother of Jesus and her intercessory power to lead humanity closer to Him. The imagery frequently includes nautical elements, such as an anchor or calm seas, to reinforce the theme of hope, safety, and guidance. This representation highlights Mary's maternal care and her role as a beacon of faith and hope for Christians.

Engraver: Gabriele Di Maulo

SAN MARINO
IVBI

VM
2025
R
DI MAVLO

Reverse

A geographical map of Western Europe spans the outer ring and inner core on the right side of the coin. The inscription 2 EURO is superimposed over the map of Europe, with the numeral “2” located in an open field representing the eastern Atlantic Ocean.

12 stars are located on the right side of the outer ring, with six stars atop the map of Europe and six stars below it; six vertical stripes cut across the inner core of the coin, visually connecting the upper and lower star segments.

Luc Luycx, a designer at the Royal Belgian Mint, designed the Euro’s common reverse; his initials, LL, are seen on the right side of the design, just under the “O” in “EURO.”

2 EURO
LL

Edge

The sequence "2 ★" repeated six times alternately upright and inverted

2 ★ 2 ★ 2 ★ 2 ★ 2 ★ 2 ★

2 Euro

Holy Year 2025 – Pilgrims of Hope

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Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Nickel Brass
Weight 8.5 g
Diameter 25.75 mm
Thickness 2.2 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Italian State Mint and Polygraphic Institute (IPZS)

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