The Belgian 2 euro coin features a consistent national design that represents the constitutional monarchy of the country. At the centre of the coin, 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, which are interspersed with the royal monogram and the year of issue. This design reflects the enduring role of the monarchy within the Belgian state and its integration into the broader European framework. The coin is a standard circulation issue, produced to facilitate daily transactions across the Eurozone. The mintage for this 2003 issue is 36,500,000 coins.