The designs show the European Union flag colored in blue as a symbol that unites people and cultures with shared visions and ideals for a better common future. Twelve stars that morph into human figures are embracing the birth of a new Europe. At the top right, in semi-circle, are the issuing country and the years ‘1985-2015’. At the bottom right are the initials of the artist (Georgios Stamatopoulos). The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE
1985-2015
ΓΣ
Reverse description
A map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
2 EURO
LL
Edge
Finely ribbed with edge lettering: three times the sequence `2 *
Mint
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
