The Celtic harp, a traditional symbol of Ireland, is accompanied with the inscription `éire`, the Irish word for Ireland. Around twelve five-pointed stars representing the European Union.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
éire
2002 (Translation: Ireland)
Reverse description
A globe, next to the face value, shows Europe in relation to Africa and Asia.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
2 EURO
CENT LL
Edge
Smooth with a groove running circumferentially around the edge
Mint
Irish Mint, Dublin, Ireland(1976-date) Mint of Finland (Suomen Rahapaja), Vantaa, Finland (1988-date) Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) Münze Österreich, Vienna, Austria(1194-date) Royal Dutch Mint (Koninklijke Nederlandse Munt), Utrecht, Netherlands (1010-date) Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)