© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
2 Euros - Rainier III
| Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring | 8.5 g | 25.75 mm |
| Issuer | Monaco |
|---|---|
| Prince | Rainier III (1949-2005) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2001-2004 |
| Value | 2 Euros 2 EUR = USD 2.20 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring |
| Weight | 8.5 g |
| Diameter | 25.75 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#211 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
A map, next to the face value, shows the 15 states of the European Union
Script: Latin
Lettering: 2 EURO LL
Engraver: Luc Luycx
Edge
Finely ribbed with edge lettering: six times the sequence "2 * * " alternately upright and inverted
Lettering: 2 * * 2 * * 2 * * 2 * * 2 * * 2 * *
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)
