OBVERSE

⁣⁢The coin shows a primitive design combined with the symbol of the euro (€). It reflects the idea that the single currency and, by extension, theEconomic Union and monetary are the culmination of the long history of trade and economic integration in Europe.⁤⁣

⁣⁢The coin is issued by each euro area country and bears its name and the legend "EMU 1999-2009" in the country's language(s).⁤⁣

REVERSE

⁣⁢A map showing the fifteen united states of the European Union is represented on a dynamic canvas made up of the twelve stars of theEuropean Union.⁤⁣