The 2012 Spain 2 euro commemorative coin marks the tenth anniversary of the introduction of euro banknotes and coins into circulation. The national side features a design that symbolises the decade of the single currency's influence on the lives of European citizens and the economy. At the centre, the numeral ten is integrated with the euro symbol, surrounded by elements representing the integration of the currency into daily life, including stylised human figures, a ship, a factory, and a house. These motifs reflect the transition from national currencies to the shared monetary system that has defined modern European history. The design also incorporates the name of the issuing country and the years 2002 and 2012. This issue was released in 2012 with a mintage of 8,000,000 coins.