The Spanish 2 euro standard circulation coin features the portrait of King Juan Carlos I, a design that has remained a consistent element of the nation’s currency since the introduction of the euro. Facing to the left, the monarch is depicted in profile, symbolising the continuity of the Spanish monarchy and its role in the country's modern constitutional history. To the left of the royal portrait, the name of the country, ESPAÑA, is inscribed alongside the year of issue, while the twelve stars of the European Union encircle the design on the outer ring. This standard issue was produced in 2011 with a mintage of 4,000,000 pieces.