The Luxembourg 2 euro standard circulation coin features the effigy of His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri, who has served as the head of state since 2000. In accordance with the national design tradition of the Grand Duchy, the portrait is positioned in profile, facing towards the right. This imagery serves as a symbol of the constitutional monarchy and the enduring continuity of the Luxembourgish state. The design is complemented by the inscription of the name of the Grand Duke and the year of issue, encircled by the twelve stars of the European Union. This standard issue was minted in 2013 with a total mintage of 3,120,000 pieces.