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A common commemorative 2 euro coin issued by all eurozone countries in 2007 to mark the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Rome. The document laid the legal foundations of the European Economic Community.
Obverse
The standard obverse of the 2 euro coins shows a map of the EU against a background of horizontal lines, the 12 stars of the European Union, the Vantaa mint mark and the year 2007. The Finnish version is identical to the coins of other eurozone countries in terms of the design of the reverse.
Reverse
The reverse depicts a book (symbol of the treaty) held by two figures representing the peoples of Europe. The inscription "TRATADO DE ROMA / TRAITÉ DE ROME" and the year "1957–2007" highlight the anniversary. The design was developed through a competition for all eurozone countries.
Historical context
The Treaties of Rome were signed on 25 March 1957 by six countries: France, Germany, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. They established the European Economic Community (EEC) and Euratom. The Treaties became the foundation of the modern European Union, establishing a single market and common institutions.