France 2 Euro 2008 French Presidency of the EU. Obverse: He coin is inscribed as follows: '2008 PRÉSIDENCE FRANÇAISE UNION EUROPÉENNE RF'. The mint mark and the mintmaster's mark are located below; to the left and the right respectively. The 12 stars of the European Union are shown on the outer ring. Lettering: 2008 PRÉSIDENCE FRANÇAISE UNION EUROPÉENNE RF. Reverse
A map; next to the face value; shows the European continent without borders. Lettering: 2 EURO LL. Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel center in copper-nickel ring. KM 1459