The coin shows a stick figure which merges into the € symbol. It seeks to convey the idea of the single currency and, by extension, Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) being the latest step in Europe’s long history of trade and economic integration. The coin is issued by each euro area country and shows the name of the country as well as the legend ‘EMU 1999-2009’ in the respective languag (s). The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH
WWU 1999 - 2009
Reverse description
A map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
2 EURO
LL
Edge
Reeded with inscription. Combination of 2 EURO and *** repeated
Mint
Mintage
2009 - - 4 910 000 2009 - BU set - 75 000 2009 - Proof - 15 000