The standard 2 euro coin from Monaco features a portrait of Prince Albert II, who has served as the Sovereign Prince of Monaco since 2005. This design reflects the enduring constitutional monarchy of the principality and its deep historical ties to the House of Grimaldi. Surrounding the royal effigy, the inscription 'MONACO' appears at the top, while the year of issue is positioned at the bottom, flanked by the mint mark and the privy mark of the engraver. The outer ring of the coin displays the twelve stars of the European Union, symbolising the unity and cooperation of the eurozone nations. This circulation issue was produced in 2012 with a mintage of 1,082,373 pieces.