R2-D2 played a key role in the fight against the Empire. He was sent by Princess Leia with the plans for the Death Star and a call for help to Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi. His arrival brought Obi-Wan and Luke Skywalker together.

This 100 Galactic Credits souvenir note is dedicated to the droid R2-D2 from the Star Wars saga. The note is part of the Star Wars Series, which comprises a total of eight notes and is an official collection of the Walt Disney Company. It is made from genuine banknote paper and has a watermark and UV design as security features. While the obverse is vertically oriented, the reverse is horizontal. In addition to the main motif, the Star Wars logo is applied to the obverse as a gold foil patch. The folding card, designed exclusively for the note, provides interesting background information about R2-D2.