The Luxembourg 2002 standard 2 euro coin features the effigy of His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri, representing the constitutional monarchy that serves as a cornerstone of the nation’s identity. Designed by Yvette Gastauer-Claire, the portrait captures the Grand Duke in profile, facing towards the left. Encircling the royal likeness are twelve stars, which symbolise the European Union, alongside the year of issue and the name of the country in the Luxembourgish language, Lëtzebuerg. This design reflects the continuity of the Grand Ducal family and their central role in the historical and political landscape of the Grand Duchy. The coin was produced as a standard circulation issue in 2002 with a total mintage of 18,517,500 pieces.