The Netherlands 2014 standard 2 euro coin features the official national design used for circulation issues. The obverse displays a portrait of King Willem-Alexander, who ascended to the throne in 2013 following the abdication of his mother, Queen Beatrix. Designed by Erwin Olaf, the profile captures the monarch facing left, surrounded by twelve stars representing the European Union. The inscription surrounding the portrait includes the name of the King and the title of the monarch in Dutch. This design reflects the continuity of the Dutch monarchy and its role as a central symbol of national identity within the modern European framework. The coin was issued in 2014 with a mintage of 9,000,000 pieces.