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2 Euro (Prince Albert I of Monaco) – Monaco

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Centenary of the death of Prince Albert I of Monaco

Monaco

Context

Year: 2022

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: #213

Numista: #340051

Value

Exchange value: 2 EUR = $2.36

Obverse

Description:

The portrait of Prince Albert I is flanked by "MONACO" on the left and "2022" on the right. Below, "ALBERT Ier" appears above the years "1848-1922". The outer ring features the 12 stars of the European flag.

Inscription:

MONACO 2022

ALBERT Iᵉʳ 1848 – 1922

Translation:

MONACO 2022

ALBERT I 1848 – 1922

Script: Latin

Language: French

Reverse

Description:

A Western Europe map spans the coin's right side, with "2 EURO" overlaid—the "2" in the Atlantic. Twelve stars flank the map, six above and six below, connected by six vertical stripes across the inner core.

Inscription:

2 EURO

LL

Script: Latin

Designer: Luc Luycx