© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
1 Euro - Rainier III
| Bimetallic: copper-nickel clad nickel centre in nickel brass ring | 7.5 g | 23.25 mm |
| Issuer | Monaco |
|---|---|
| Prince | Rainier III (1949-2005) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2001-2004 |
| Value | 1 Euro 1 EUR = USD 1.10 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: copper-nickel clad nickel centre in nickel brass ring |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Diameter | 23.25 mm |
| Thickness | 2.33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#210 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
A map, next to the face value, shows the gathering of the fifteen states of the European Union
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1 EURO LL
Engraver: Luc Luycx
Edge
Segmented reeding
Comment
This coin was minted by France, and features the cornucopia and the mark of the general engraver:
- 2001-2002 Horseshoe - Gérard Buquoy
- 2003 Heart with the initials "LS" - Serge Levet
- 2004 Hunting horn - Hubert Lariviere
Starter kit Monaco 2001 - 51,200 pieces (photo Hervé Samarati)
