Cyprus – 2 Euro, 20 years in the European Union, 2024 (proof) The coin is issued on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the accession of Cyprus to the European Union. On the national side of the coin, Cyprus is depicted as a force of creation and development within the European environment, which is symbolized by the building of the European Commission, in Brussels. Also, the globe of the Earth is shown, symbolizing the geopolitical importance of Cyprus and its contribution to the peace and well-being of the peoples. The building appears graphically stylized which emphasizes the strong symbolism of the European Union.The coin was designed by the artist Giorgos Stamatopoulos and the minting of the coin was done by the Bank of Greece's Bank of Greece Banknotes and Securities Printing Institution (I.E.T.A.).