2018 Germany Copper-Nickel 2018 Germany Copper-Nickel 100th Birthday Helmut Schmidt UNC UNC

Obverse (National Side): The central design features a poignant and lifelike portrait of Helmut Schmidt, captured in a pose that suggests contemplation or engagement in dialogue. This design was created by the artist Bodo Broschat.

The inscription "HELMUT SCHMIDT" is prominently displayed in a semicircle above and to the right of his head.

Below his name are the significant years "1918 - 2015", marking his birth and death.

The year of issue, "2018", is situated in the lower left portion of the inner circle.

The letter "D" is present, signifying "Deutschland" (Germany), the issuing country.

The mint mark (e.g., A, D, F, G, or J) would also be present on the coin, although it was not specified in your request. Each letter corresponds to one of Germany's five state mints.

The artist's initials "BB" (for Bodo Broschat) are subtly integrated into the design.

The outer ring of the coin uniformly displays the 12 stars of the European Union, a common feature across all euro coinage.

Reverse (Common European Side): This side features the standard design for all 2 Euro coins that have been issued since 2007. It depicts a geographical map of Europe, intentionally shown without internal borders to represent the unity of the continent. The face value "2 EURO" is clearly visible.

Edge Inscription: The coin's edge is reeded and inscribed with the German national motto: "EINIGKEIT UND RECHT UND FREIHEIT" (Unity and Justice and Freedom), interspersed with a stylized federal eagle.