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2 Euro (Construction of the first Castle on the Rock) – Monaco

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 800th Anniversary of the Construction of the first Castle on the Rock

Monaco

Context

Year: 2015

Issuer: Monaco

Ruler: Albert II

Currency:

Euro

(since 2002)

Total mintage: 10,000

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: #204

Numista: #77312

Value

Exchange value: 2 EUR = $2.36

Obverse

Description:

A tower atop a rock. Above: "MONACO" between mint marks. Below: "FONDATION DE LA FORTERESSE" between the years 1215 and 2015. The outer ring features the 12 stars of the European Union.

Inscription:

MONACO

1215 - FONDATION DE LA FORTERESSE - 2015

Translation:

MONACO

1215 - FOUNDATION OF THE FORTRESS - 2015

Script: Latin

Language: French

Designer: Robert Prat

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
2015	—	10,000	Proof

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