The 2011 Monaco 2 euro standard circulation coin features the official portrait of Prince Albert II, the reigning monarch of the Principality. This design reflects the enduring constitutional role of the Grimaldi dynasty, which has governed Monaco for centuries and remains central to the nation's identity and sovereignty. The profile of the Prince is rendered in a classic numismatic style, symbolising the continuity of the state and its historical traditions within the modern European monetary system. Surrounding the portrait is the word 'MONACO' and the year of issue, framed by the traditional stars of the European Union. This standard issue was produced with a total mintage of 1,032,052 coins for the year 2011.