Obverse (shown) — features people celebrating with musical notes, with the inscriptions “Fête de la Musique” and “21 juin” (June 21). At the top: “30e ANNIVERSAIRE” (30th Anniversary). Year “2011” and “RF” (République Française) are also visible.
Reverse (standard EU side) — features the numeral “2 EURO” with the EU map and 12 stars.
About the theme
Fête de la Musique is a famous French music festival held every year on 21 June (the summer solstice). It was created in 1982, so this coin marks its 30th anniversary. Free outdoor concerts take place all over France and in many countries worldwide that have adopted the tradition.