OBVERSE

The twelve stars of the European Union surround the depiction of an ancient statue of a discus thrower about to launch the disc. The base of the statue encroaches on the outer ring of the coin. The Olympic Games logo, "ATHENS 2004" and the five Olympic rings are depicted on the left, while the number "2" and the word "ΕΥΡΩ" are on the right. The year of minting is shown on either side of the star in the center at the bottom. The mint mark is located above the athlete's head on the left.

REVERSE

A map showing the fifteen united states of the European Union is depicted on a dynamic background composed of the twelve stars of the European Union.