The French 2009 Economic and Monetary Union 2 euro commemorative coin celebrates the tenth anniversary of the introduction of the euro as a common currency. The design features a stylised human figure whose arm extends into the euro symbol, representing the integration of the European economy and the transition to a unified monetary system. Below the figure, the initials of the designer, George Stamatopoulos, are visible. The inscription 'RF' denotes the French Republic, while the surrounding text highlights the theme of the Economic and Monetary Union. This design was chosen through a pan-European public vote to mark the milestone of the single currency across the eurozone. The coin was issued in 2009 with a mintage of 10,064,000 pieces.