The Luxembourg 2008 standard 2 euro coin features the effigy of His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri, facing towards the right. This portrait is a consistent element of the nation's coinage, symbolising the constitutional monarchy and the continuity of the Grand Ducal house within the European Union. Surrounding the portrait, the design includes the name of the country, LËTZEBUERG, and the year of issue, with twelve stars representing the European Union arranged around the outer ring. This standard circulation issue reflects the sovereign identity of Luxembourg, maintaining the traditional heraldic and royal iconography that defines the country's currency. The coin was issued in 2008 with a mintage of 1,000,000 pieces.