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This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 20 February 2025. Enclaved Holy See's independent city-state This article is about the city-state in Europe. For the city-state's government, see Holy See. Vatican City State Stato della Città del Vaticano (Italian) Status Civitatis Vaticanae (Latin) Flag Coat of arms Anthem: Inno e Marcia Pontificale ...
While Vatican stamps may only be used within the city of Rome, and the quantity of euro coins is limited by treaty with Italy (The total value of all coins minted in 2002 was restricted to €310,400), [1] Vatican coins and stamps serve as an important sign of Vatican sovereignty, and their scarcity and design makes them popular with collectors.
Vatican City is a non-hereditary, elected monarchy that is ruled by the Bishop of Rome — the Pope. The highest state functionaries are all clergymen of the Catholic Church . It is the sovereign territory of the Holy See ( Latin : Sancta Sedes ) and the location of the Apostolic Palace — the Pope's official residence — and the Roman Curia .
Vatican City receives subsidies from the Italian state, including a free water supply, tax exemptions, and other forms of dedicated public funding. Vatican City issues its own coins and stamps and has used the euro as its currency since January 1, 1999, through the Council Decision 1999/98 with the European Union.
View of Vatican City from the Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome. Pronunciation: / ˈ v æ t ɪ k ən / ⓘ Common English country name: Vatican City; Official English country name: Vatican City State [5] [6] Common endonym(s): Vatican City State; Official endonym(s): Stato della Città del Vaticano (pronounced [ˈstaːto della tʃitˈta ddel ...
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The Holy See, not Vatican City, maintains diplomatic relations with states. [50] Foreign embassies are accredited to the Holy See, not to Vatican City, and it is the Holy See that establishes treaties and concordats with other sovereign entities. When necessary, the Holy See will enter a treaty on behalf of Vatican City.
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