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 profile image captures the monarch facing right, symbolising the continuity of the Dutch monarchy and its role as a unifying national institution. Surrounding the royal effigy are the twelve stars of the European Union, interspersed with the name of the sovereign and the country of issue. This design reflects the modern identity of the Netherlands, maintaining a tradition of royal representation on circulating currency that connects the current administration to the long history of the House of Orange-Nassau. The coin is issued for the year 2024 with a total mintage of 15,000 pieces.