The Spanish 2 euro standard circulation coin features a portrait of King Juan Carlos I on its national side. This design reflects the constitutional monarchy of Spain, symbolising the continuity of the state and the role of the Crown in the nation's contemporary history. The monarch’s profile is accompanied by the name of the country, 'España', and the year of issue, positioned to the right of the royal effigy. Twelve stars representing the European Union encircle the design, following the standard layout for the euro series. This particular design has been a consistent feature of the Spanish coinage since the introduction of the currency. The 1999 issue was produced with a mintage of 60,500,000 pieces.