The French 2 euro coin features a design that serves as a permanent symbol of the nation's identity within the eurozone. The national side depicts a stylised tree enclosed within a hexagon, a geometric representation of the French mainland. This motif, created by the artist Joaquin Jimenez, is encircled by the motto of the French Republic, Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité, and the twelve stars of the European Union. The tree symbolises life, growth, and continuity, while the hexagon reflects the country's geographical shape. Surrounding the central design, the year of issue is inscribed alongside the mint marks of the Paris Mint. This standard circulation coin was issued in 2004.