Portrait of the goddess Europe, above 12 monetary acronyms `€` in an arc. To the left of the portrait flags on mats and below without mats.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
EUROPA
2000
Reverse description
In the center `RF` in large letters with `6.55957 francs`. The circumference indicates the different conversion rates of the countries participating in the Euro Zone. Between these rates and the nominal value, in the arc of a circle a sample of French euro futures (from the 2 ct to the 2 euro - dated 1999).
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
RF
6,55957 FRANCS
BELGIQUE/BELGIË - DEUTSCHLAND - ESPAÑA - FRANCE - IRELAND - ITALIA
- LUXEMBOURG - NEDERLAND - ÖSTERREICH - PORTUGAL - SUOMI -
HELLAS
Edge
Smooth with inscriptions `EUROPA`, alternatively engraved in the
Mint
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)