Obverse (shown) — features the Paulskirche (St. Paul’s Church) in Frankfurt am Main, a landmark of German democracy. Inscription “HESSEN” at the bottom, year “2015” upper left, mint mark “D” upper right, with designer’s initials visible on the inner disc.
Reverse (standard EU side) — features the numeral “2 EURO” with the EU map and 12 stars.
About Paulskirche
Built between 1789–1833, the Paulskirche is historically significant as the site of the first freely elected German National Assembly in 1848–1849 — Germany’s first democratic parliament. It is considered a symbol of German democracy and civil liberties.