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2 Euro (Foundation of the Prince's Company of Carabiniers) – Monaco

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 200th Anniversary of the Foundation of the Prince's Company of Carabiniers

Monaco

Context

Year: 2017

Issuer: Monaco

Ruler: Albert II

Currency:

Euro

(since 2002)

Total mintage: 15,000

Material

Diameter: 25.75 mm

Weight: 8.5 g

Thickness: 2.2 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Bimetallic (Nickel brass center, Copper-nickel ring)

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #206

Numista: #127894

Value

Exchange value: 2 EUR = $2.36

Obverse

Description:

The design features a Carabinier with the Palace of Monaco in the background. "MONACO" is at the top, flanked by mint marks, with "1817-2017" and "CARABINIERS DU PRINCE" at the bottom. The outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Inscription:

MONACO

1817 - 2017

CARABINIERS DU PRINCE

Translation:

MONACO

1817 - 2017

PRINCE'S CARABINIERS

Script: Latin

Language: French

Reverse

Description:

A map shows Europe borderless beside its face value.

Inscription:

2 EURO

LL

Script: Latin

Engraver: Luc Luycx

Edge

Reeded with inscription

Legend:

2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 **

Mints

Name	Mark
Monnaie de Paris	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2017	—	15,000	Proof

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