The 2001 Netherlands 2 euro standard circulation coin features the official national design of the Dutch monarchy. The obverse displays the profile of Queen Beatrix, facing left, surrounded by the twelve stars of the European Union. Encircling the portrait, the inscription 'Beatrix Koningin der Nederlanden' identifies the monarch, reflecting the constitutional role of the House of Orange-Nassau in the modern Netherlands. This design serves as the definitive national side for all standard Dutch euro coinage, symbolising the continuity of the royal lineage and the nation's integration into the eurozone. The reverse side follows the common European design standard, illustrating a map of the continent alongside the denomination. This standard issue was minted in 2001 with a total mintage of 140,500,000 pieces.