Obverse: depicts a stylized heraldic eagle - Germany’s national symbol and date. The mint mark above represents one of five mints that produce these coins – "A" (Berlin), "D" (Munich), "F" (Stuttgart). , “G” (Karlsruhe) and “J” (Hamburg). A plastic polymeric ring surrounds the coin's center. The outer metallic ring features 12 stars of the European Union, country name, and denomination.
Reverse: the minters included a lot of expressive and dynamic details to represent the sport of waterboarding. Wind gusts and bent sails reflect the fast-paced environment.
About the coin: series that are dedicated to the sports that are operated with the power of the wind. Germany issued these coins with a white plastic polymeric ring. Minters chose plastic that is resistant to temperature changes and humidity. The polymer ring does not react when exposed to UV radiation or chemicals.
