Subject of the commemorative coin:
 25th anniversary of Mother Teresa's death

 Description of the design:
 In 1997, at the age of 87, Mother Teresa of Calcutta passed away on earth. The Vatican State Mint dedicates its two-euro coin, a double brilliant uncirculated and proof version, to her life and work. Our artist Orietta Rossi shows on the reverse of the coin Mother Teresa holding an Indian child in her arms and looking at him with a motherly expression. This moving image reflects all the love, dedication and devotion that Mother Teresa offered to alleviate the suffering of the "poorest of the poor". Born in 1910 in Skopje, now the Republic of Macedonia, she was raised according to the precepts of the Catholic Church. At a very young age, she became interested in the work of missionaries in India and, after taking her vows, she dedicated her entire life to helping and protecting those most in need. The Congregation of the “Missionaries of Charity”, which she founded, was recognized by Pope Pius XII in 1950. Since then, they have been present in many countries in Europe, Africa, Asia and Oceania.