The 2011 Monaco 2 euro commemorative coin celebrates the royal wedding of Prince Albert II and Charlene Wittstock, a significant milestone in the history of the Grimaldi dynasty. The national side features the profiles of Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene, facing towards the left. Below the portraits, the name of the issuing country, Monaco, is inscribed alongside the year of issue, 2011. This design commemorates the union of the sovereign prince with the former South African swimmer, an event that drew international attention to the principality and reinforced the continuity of its long-standing monarchy. The coin was released in a standard circulation format with a total mintage of 88,057 pieces.