The French 2 euro standard circulation coin features a design by Joaquin Jimenez that has become an iconic symbol of the nation's currency since the introduction of the euro. At the centre of the national side sits a stylised tree, which is enclosed within a hexagon representing the geographic shape of mainland France. This motif is encircled by the national motto, Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité, reflecting the foundational values of the French Republic. The design is framed by the twelve stars of the European Union, symbolising unity and the shared identity of the eurozone member states. This standard issue was minted in 2020 with a total mintage of 18,061,940 pieces.