The 2014 Netherlands 2 euro commemorative coin features a double portrait depicting King Willem-Alexander and his mother, the former Queen Beatrix. This design symbolises the historic transition of the Dutch monarchy that occurred in 2013, marking the abdication of Queen Beatrix and the accession of her son to the throne. The profiles are positioned to reflect the continuity of the royal house and the constitutional role of the sovereign within the Netherlands. Surrounding the portraits are the names of the monarchs and the year of issue, framed by the traditional stars of the European Union. This issue was released in a standard circulation format with a total mintage of 5,000,000 coins produced in 2014.