The Belgian 2 euro coin features a consistent national design that represents the constitutional monarchy of the nation. At the centre of the obverse, the effigy of King Albert II is depicted in profile, facing towards the left. Encircling the royal portrait are the twelve stars of the European Union, symbolising the unity and cooperation of the member states. To the right of the monarch’s image, the royal monogram is displayed, accompanied by the year of issue and the country code 'BE'. This design serves as a formal emblem of the Belgian state and its enduring parliamentary system. The coin was issued in 2000 with a total mintage of 120,000,000 pieces.