The Italy 2009 Economic and Monetary Union 2 euro commemorative coin celebrates the tenth anniversary of the creation of the euro as a single currency. The national side features a primitive, stylized human figure whose arm extends into the euro symbol, representing the transition from ancient trade to the modern integrated European economy. This design, which was selected by citizens across the European Union through an online vote, symbolises the shared history and future of the eurozone member states. By merging the human form with the currency sign, the artwork reflects the integration of European society within the monetary union. This coin was issued in 2009 with a mintage of 2,000,000 pieces.