| Country | National side | Description |
|---|
Austria
€ 2.00 |  | This shows a portrait of the radical pacifist Bertha von Suttner, a symbol of Austria’s efforts over many decades to support peace. Edge lettering of the coin: 2 EURO ***, repeated four times, alternately upright and inverted. |
Belgium
€ 2.00 |  | 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. Edge lettering of the coin: 2 **, repeated six times, alternately upright and inverted. |
Finland
€ 2.00 |  | This shows cloudberries and cloudberry flowers, designed by Raimo Heino. Edge lettering of the coin: SUOMI FINLAND * * *, where the * represents a lion’s head. |
France
€ 2.00 |  | A tree, drawn by the artist Joaquim Jiminez, appears on these coins, symbolising life, continuity and growth. It is contained in a hexagon and is surrounded by the motto of the Republic "Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité". Edge lettering of the coin: 2 * *, repeated six times, alternately upright and inverted. |
Germany
€ 2.00 |  | The traditional symbol of German sovereignty, the eagle, surrounded by the stars of Europe, appears on this coin. This motif was designed by Heinz and Sneschana Russewa-Hoyer. Edge lettering of the coin: EINIGKEIT UND RECHT UND FREIHEIT (unity, justice and freedom) and the emblem of the FederalEagle. |
Greece
€ 2.00 |  | This coin depicts a scene from a mosaic in Sparta (third century AD), showing Europa being abducted by Zeus, who has taken the form of a bull. Europa is a figure from Greek mythology after whom Europe was named. Edge lettering of the 2 euro coin: ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ * (Hellenic Republic). |
Ireland
€ 2.00 |  | 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. Edge lettering of the coin: 2 * *, repeated six times, alternately upright and inverted. |
Italy
€ 2.00 |  | This depicts a portrait drawn by Raphaël of Dante Alighieri, housed in the Pope Julius II Wing of the Vatican Palace. Edge lettering of the 2 euro coin: 2 *, repeated six times, alternately upright and inverted. |
Luxembourg
€ 2.00 |  | 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"). Edge lettering of the coin: 2 * *, repeated six times, alternately upright and inverted. |
Monaco
€ 2.00 |  | The center of the coin depicts the right profile of H.S.H. The Sovereign Prince Rainier III. Around the perimeter of the coin the inscription MONACO is printed on the top, year and the hallmark on the bottom, and twelve stars divided between the right and left sides. Engraved on the edge of the coin are a series of two stars repeated six times positioned alternatively right side up and up side down. |
Netherlands
€ 2.00 |  | Queen Beatrix is shown in profile with the words "Beatrix Queen of The Netherlands" in Dutch. The 12 stars are confined to half the circumference of the coin. Edge lettering of the coin: GOD * ZIJ * MET * ONS * (God be with us). |
Portugal
€ 2.00 |  | Here the country’s castles and coats of arms are set amid the European stars. This symbolises dialogue, the exchange of values and the dynamics of the building of Europe. The centrepiece is the royal seal of 1144. Edge lettering of the coin: five coats of arms and seven castles, all equally spaced. |
San Marino
€ 2.00 |  | Il Palazzo Pubblico - "The Public Palace". |
Spain
€ 2.00 |  | This shows a portrait of King Carlos I de Borbon y Borbon. Edge lettering of the coin: 2 * *, repeated six times, alternately upright and inverted. |
Vatican City
€ 2.00 |  | 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. Edge lettering of the coin: LIBERTAS LIBERTAS. |
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