The design shows a profile of a pensive François Mitterrand. Adjacent is his personal emblem of a half oak/half olive tree. Above are the dates marking the centenary of his birth (`1916` and `2016`) and his name. At the bottom, the indication of the issuing country `RF`.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
1916 FRANÇOIS MITTERRAND
2016
RF
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 the number `2` and two
Mint
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)