Obverse

The drawing represents a stylized pillar whose shoots tend upwards. The shoots represent the widening of theEuropean Union. The pillar represents the basis of growth. The letters "EU" appear near the pillar, while " 2004 Is inscribed in the upper part of the room. The drawing is surrounded by the twelve stars and the year.

Reverse

A map of the European continent is represented on a dynamic canvas made up of the twelve stars of theEuropean Union.