The coin represents Helmut Schmidt in a characteristic pose, engaged in dialogue with his interlocutor. At the top right, in a semicircle, the words `HELMUT SCHMIDT`; on the right the years `1918-2015` and below one of the 5 mint signs `A`, `D`, `F`, `G` or `J`; on the left the `D` sign, which identifies Germany, and below the year of issue `2018`; below are the initials of the artist `BB` (Bodo Broschat).
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
2018
D
HELMUT SCHMIDT
A
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
2018 A - - 6 000 000 2018 A - BU set - 30 000 2018 A - Proof - 40 000 2018 D - - 6 300 000 2018 D - BU set - 30 000 2018 D - Proof - 40 000 2018 F - - 7 200 000 2018 F - BU set - 30 000 2018 F - Proof - 40 000 2018 G - - 4 200 000 2018 G - BU set - 30 000 2018 G - Proof - 40 000 2018 J - - 6 300 000 2018 J - BU set - 30 000 2018 J - Proof - 40 000