The Netherlands 2008 2 euro standard circulation coin features the classic national design that has represented the Dutch monarchy since the introduction of the euro. The obverse side displays a portrait of Queen Beatrix, rendered in profile and facing to the left. Surrounding the royal effigy are twelve stars, representing the original members of the European Union, interspersed with the name of the monarch and the inscription 'Koningin der Nederlanden'. This design reflects the constitutional role of the House of Orange-Nassau in the history of the Netherlands, maintaining a consistent visual identity for the national currency. The coin was issued in 2008 with a mintage of 100,000 pieces.