The stylized German federal eagle, the traditional symbol of German sovereignty, is surrounded by the twelve stars of the European Union, the name of the state `BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND`, the year, the letter `A` of the Berlin workshop and the face value `10 EURO`.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND 2012
10 EURO A (Translation: Federal Republic of Germany 2012 10 Euro A)
Reverse description
Portrait of Frederick II of Prussia.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
300. GEBURTSTAG FRIEDRICH II.
IN MEINEM STAATE KANN JEDER NACH SEINER FAÇON SELIG WERDEN
Œ
1712-1786 (Translation: 330th birthday of Frederick II In my state everyone may pursue their own happiness Œ 1712-1786)