Features the iconic St. Michaelis Church in Hamburg, commonly known as “Michel.” Below the church building is the inscription “HAMBURG”. The outer ring displays the year “2008” at the top, flanked by the 12 stars of the European Union, and the text “BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND” along the bottom. The mint mark “D” is visible on the upper right of the inner core, and the designer’s initials “OE” (Erich Ott) are located further down on the right.
Reverse (standard EU side) — features the numeral “2 EURO” with the EU map and 12 stars.
This coin belongs to Germany’s highly popular “Bundesländer” (Federal States) series, which features a landmark from each of the country’s 16 states. This 2008 edition represents the city-state of Hamburg, showcasing its famous baroque church tower, which historically served as a vital landmark for ships sailing up the Elbe river.