The Netherlands 2004 2 euro standard circulation coin features the portrait of Queen Beatrix, an iconic design that has served as the national side for the Dutch euro series since their introduction. Designed by Bruno Ninaber van Eyben, the obverse displays the profile of the monarch facing left, surrounded by the twelve stars of the European Union. Interspersed among these stars, the inscription 'Beatrix Koningin der Nederlanden' encircles the portrait, symbolising the continuity of the Dutch monarchy within the modern European framework. This design reflects the traditional heraldic and royal motifs central to the numismatic identity of the Netherlands. The coin was issued in 2004 with a mintage of 300,000 pieces.