The coin features the Ludwigskirche, a symbol of Saarbrücken, the capital of the Saarland. It shows the distinctive east facade and bell tower of the church, with the word ‘SAARLAND’ and ‘J’, a mint mark, underneath. It was designed by Friedrich Brenner, whose initials appear to the right of the image. The year of mintage, 2009, the 12 stars of the European Union and the words ‘BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND’ are depicted on the outer ring.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
SAARLAND J FB
BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND 2009 (Translation: Saarland Federal Republic of Germany 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
Mint
A Berlin, Germany (1280-date) D Munich, Germany (1158-date) F Staatliche Münze Baden-Württemberg,Stuttgart, Germany (1374-date) G Staatliche Münze Baden-Württemberg,Karlsruhe, Germany (1827-date) J Hamburgische Münze, Germany(801-date)
Mintage
2009 A - - 6 160 000 2009 A - BU set - 105 000 2009 A - Proof - 100 000 2009 D - - 6 460 000 2009 D - BU set - 105 000 2009 D - Proof - 100 000 2009 F - - 7 360 000 2009 F - BU set - 105 000 2009 F - Proof - 100 000 2009 G - - 4 360 000 2009 G - BU set - 105 000 2009 G - Proof - 100 000 2009 J - - 6 460 000 2009 J - BU set - 105 000 2009 J - Proof - 100 000
