| Country | National side | Description |
|---|
Austria
0.50 |  | This coin shows the secession building in Vienna, illustrating the birth of art nouveau in Austria and symbolising the birth of a new age, representing a bridge to a new monetary era. |
Belgium
0.50 |  | It depicts King Albert II and a monogram a capital "A" underneath a crown among 12 stars, symbolising Europe. The year of issue is part of the design, along with the year the coin was struck. |
Finland
0.50 |  | This shows a heraldic lion which is a reproduction of a design by the sculptor Heikki Hδivδoja. The heraldic lion in different designs has been used in several Finnish coins over the years, for example on the 1 markka coins between 1964 and 2001. |
France
0.50 |  | The theme of the sower is a constant in the history of the French franc. Designed by Laurent Jorlo, "this modern, timeless graphic represents France, which stays true to itself, whilst integrating into Europe". |
Germany
0.50 |  | The Brandenburg Gate, a symbol of the division of Germany and its subsequent unification, is the motif used on these coins. The perspective of the design, by Reinhard Heinsdorff, emphasises the opening of the gate, stressing the unification of Germany and Europe. |
Greece
0.50 |  | Eleftherios Venizelos (1864-1936), one of Greeces most prominent political figures, is shown on this coin. He was a pioneer in social reform, a renowned diplomat and played a key role in modernising the Greek state and liberating Northern Greece and the Aegean islands. |
Ireland
0.50 |  | Shows the Celtic harp, a traditional symbol of Ireland, decorated with the year of issue and the word "Eire" - the Irish word for Ireland. The harp shown was designed by Jarlath Hayes. |
Italy
0.50 |  | This depicts the statue of Emperor Marcus Aurelius on horseback. |
Luxembourg
0.50 |  | Bears the profile of His Royal Highness the Grand Duke Henri. They will bear the year of issue and the word "Luxembourg" written in Luxembourgish ("Letzebuerg"). |
Monaco
0.50 |  | The center of the coin bears the Grimaldi seal. It is a seal of the founders of Monaco, Admiral Rainier Grimaldi and Charles Grimaldi, the first Seigneur of Monaco. This seal has appeared since 1950 on the coins of H.S.H. Sovereign Prince Rainier III. Around the perimeter of the coin the inscription MONACO is printed on the top, the year and hallmark on the bottom, and twelve stars divided between the right and left sides. |
Netherlands
0.50 |  | Queen Beatrix is shown in profile and the words "Beatrix Queen of The Netherlands" are written around the circumference of the coins. |
Portugal
0.50 |  | This depicts the royal seal of 1142 as the centrepiece of the design. |
San Marino
0.50 |  | The Three Towers, La Guaita, La Cesta, and Il Montale. |
Spain
0.50 |  | Miguel de Cervantes, the father of Spanish literature, is shown on these coins, reflecting "the universality of the man and his work". |
Vatican City
0.50 |  | This shows a portrait of His Holiness Pope John Paul II, facing left. Around the perimeter of the coin the inscription CITA' DEL VATICANO is printed, the year and twelve stars. |
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