The standard 2 euro coin of the Netherlands features a portrait of King Willem-Alexander, who ascended to the throne in 2013. Designed by Erwin Olaf, the obverse depicts the monarch in profile, facing left, surrounded by the twelve stars of the European Union. This design reflects the continuity of the Dutch monarchy and the nation's constitutional structure, with the King serving as the head of state. The reverse side follows the common European design, displaying a map of the continent alongside the denomination. By maintaining this consistent imagery, the coinage serves as a tangible representation of the Dutch royal house within the broader framework of the Eurozone. The Netherlands issued 300,000 of these standard 2 euro coins in 2015.