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© Edo Timmermans (CC BY-NC-SA)
2 Francs - Rainier III
| Nickel | 7.5 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Monaco |
|---|---|
| Prince | Rainier III (1949-2005) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1979-1982 |
| Value | 2 Francs (2 MCF) |
| Currency | Nouveau franc (1960-2001) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.72 mm |
| Shape | Scalloped ((with 55 notches)) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#2812 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Rainier III monogram
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2 FRANCS
1979
Engraver: Georges Simon
Edge
Scalloped, with 55 notches
Comment
When photographing the coin from about a 20 cm distance (or more) with a dark background, the scalloping clearly becomes visible.