The world with a euro symbol in the centre showing how the euro has become a global currency over the last ten years with the surrounding elements symbolizing the importance of the euro to the ordinary people (represented by the family group), to the financial group (represented by the Eurotower), to trade (represented by a ship), to industry (represented by a factory), and energy, research, and development (represented by two wind turbines). The designer`s initials are between the ship and the Eurotower and the country name at the top and the dates `2002-2012` at the bottom. The outer ring depicts the 12 stars of Europe.
