On the national side of the coin Cyprus is depicted as a power of creation and development within the European environment, which is symbolised by the building of the European Commission in Brussels. The Earth’s globe also appears, symbolising the geopolitical importance of Cyprus and its contribution to people’s peace and prosperity. The building appears graphically stylised, emphasising the strong symbolism of the European Union. The coin has been designed by George Stamatopoulos and was minted at the Printing Works Department of the Bank of Greece.