The Spanish 2 euro coin features a portrait of King Juan Carlos I, representing the constitutional monarchy that has defined the nation since the transition to democracy. Designed by Luis José Díaz, the effigy is positioned on the left side of the coin, reflecting the traditional portrayal of the head of state on Spanish currency. To the right of the monarch, the year of issue is inscribed alongside the mint mark of the Royal Mint of Spain, which is represented by the crowned M symbol. This standard circulation design serves as a permanent symbol of the Spanish state and its historical continuity within the Eurozone. The 2002 issue has a mintage of 164,000,000 coins.