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2 Euro (Monte Carlo) – Monaco

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 150th Anniversary of Foundation of Monte Carlo by Charles III

Monaco

Context

Year: 2016

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: #205

Numista: #87722

Value

Exchange value: 2 EUR = $2.36

Obverse

Description:

The design features CHARLES III against a MONTE CARLO background. "MONACO" is at the top, flanked by mint marks. The bottom semicircle reads '1866 CHARLES III FONDE MONTE CARLO 2016'. The outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.

Inscription:

MONACO

1866 CHARLES III FONDE MONTE CARLO 2016

Translation:

MONACO
1866 CHARLES III FOUNDED MONTE CARLO 2016

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
2016	—	15,000	Proof

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