The French 2 euro standard issue coin features a design by Joaquin Jimenez that serves as a permanent symbol of the nation’s identity within the eurozone. At the centre of the national side, the Tree of Life is depicted, enclosed within a hexagon representing the geographical shape of France. This organic motif is surrounded by the national motto, Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité, which encapsulates the core values of the French Republic. The design is framed by the twelve stars of the European Union, symbolising unity and cooperation among member states. This circulation coin was issued in 2006.