France 2 euro normal circulation coin 2021. The coin shows a tree, drawn by the artist Joaquim Jimenez, symbolising life, continuity and growth. It is contained in a hexagon and encircled by the motto of the Republic, "Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite" (Liberty, equality, fraternity). Edge lettering of the €2 coin: 2**, repeated six times, alternately upright and inverted.