OBVERSE

⁣⁢The coin depicts the role the euro has played after 10 years of circulation in the Eurozone.⁤⁣

⁣⁢The center of the coin depicts the Earth with the "€" symbol. Surrounding the planet are symbols representing economic actors: the European Central Bank by the ECB headquarters, ecology and energy by wind turbines, industries by a factory, cities by housing, European citizens by figures, and commerce by a ship.⁤⁣

⁣⁢The coin is issued by each Eurozone country and bears its name in the country's language(s) and the dates "2002 2012".⁤⁣

⁣⁢The outer ring of the coin depicts the twelve stars of the European flag.⁤⁣

⁣⁢The design was chosen from five pre-selected designs by citizens and residents of the European Union, who voted online. It is the work of Helmut Andexlinger, a professional designer at the Austrian Mint. His initials "A.H." are present below the depiction of the ECB's headquarters.⁤⁣

REVERSE

⁣⁢A map showing the fifteen European Union member states joined together is depicted on a dynamic canvas composed of the twelve stars of the European Union.⁤⁣