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1 Centime - Rainier III Essai
1976 year| Stainless steel | 1.65 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Monaco |
|---|---|
| Prince | Rainier III (1949-2005) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1976 |
| Value | 1 Centime (0.01 MCF) |
| Currency | Nouveau franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Stainless steel |
| Weight | 1.65 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#327892 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Erected olive branch sharing the face value and the date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ESSAI
1 Cme
S
19 76
Translation:
Trial
1 Centime
Engraver: Georges Simon
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
This coin was part of a trial series produced in stainless steel, featuring Prince Rainier III on one side and a coat of arms on the other. It was minted in 1976, weighing 1.65 grams, and represents an experimental design for Monaco's currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 1600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Centime - Rainier III (Essai) 1976 coin.
