Depicts a centrally guided, rationally balanced circular composition with a repeating rhythm of circles. In the middle of the smallest circle is an isosceles cross with symbols of blood groups. Inwards, a three-stage repeating contour with a dominant drop of blood is embedded, which emphasizes the whole symbolism of the coin. Fragments of test tubes and stylized drops of blood alternate in the middle circle. The twelve stars of the European Union surround the design on the outer ring.

Design: Mária Poldaufová

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.”

Slovak Republic in Slovak with two stars and linden leaf between