Depicts the Louvre Pyramid with the Louvre façade in the background. The monogram RF (Republic of France) is positioned on the top left, with the issue year on the top right, and the mint mark along with the engraver's privy mark below. The twelve stars of the European flag are shown on the outer ring of the coin.

The Louvre Pyramid, designed by architect I. M. Pei, is a striking glass and metal structure located at the entrance of the Louvre Museum in Paris. Completed in 1989, it stands as a modern architectural masterpiece that contrasts yet complements the historic grandeur of the museum. The pyramid serves as the main entrance, allowing natural light to illuminate the underground lobby, while its sleek geometric design creates a harmonious blend of contemporary and classical elements. The pyramid's symbolism of transparency and openness reflects the museum's commitment to accessibility, inviting visitors from around the world into its vast collection of art and history.

Mint mark of the Paris Mint (Monnaie de Paris in Pessac): Cornucopia (horn of plenty)

Privy mark of the General Engraver of the Paris Mint: Two nested squares superimposed on a rhinoceros head (Joaquin Jimenez)

A geographical map of Western Europe spans the outer ring and inner core on the right side of the coin. The inscription 2 EURO is superimposed over the map of Europe, with the numeral “2” located in an open field representing the eastern Atlantic Ocean.

12 stars are located on the right side of the outer ring, with six stars atop the map of Europe and six stars below it; six vertical stripes cut across the inner core of the coin, visually connecting the upper and lower star segments.

Luc Luycx, a designer at the Royal Belgian Mint, designed the Euro’s common reverse; his initials, LL, are seen on the right side of the design, just under the “O” in “EURO.”

The sequence "2 ★ ★" repeated six times alternately upright and inverted