The Netherlands 2016 standard 2 euro coin features the traditional national design that has remained consistent since the introduction of the euro currency. The obverse side displays a portrait of King Willem-Alexander, who ascended to the throne in 2013, facing towards the right. Encircling the royal effigy are the twelve stars of the European Union, interspersed with the inscription of the monarch's name and the year of issue. This design reflects the constitutional monarchy of the Netherlands, symbolising the continuity of the House of Orange-Nassau and the nation's integration within the European monetary framework. The reverse side follows the common European design standard, depicting a map of the continent. This coin was issued in 2016 with a total mintage of 325,000 pieces.