© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
50 Euro Cents - Rainier III 1st type, 1st map
| Nordic gold (89% Copper, 5% Aluminium, 5% Zinc, 1% Tin) | 7.8 g | 24.25 mm |
| Issuer | Monaco |
|---|---|
| Prince | Rainier III (1949-2005) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2001-2004 |
| Value | 50 Euro Cents 0.50 EUR = USD 0.55 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Nordic gold (89% Copper, 5% Aluminium, 5% Zinc, 1% Tin) |
| Weight | 7.8 g |
| Diameter | 24.25 mm |
| Thickness | 2.38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#209 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
A map, next to the face value, symbolizes the gathering of the fifteen nations of the European Union
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50
EURO
CENT LL
Engraver: Luc Luycx
Edge
Indented
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)
