Monaco Coins
Monaco started using the Euro on January 1st 2002 along side 11 other Eurozone members. However, the first sets of coins were minted, as preparation, in 2001.
All the coins are inscribed with the word “Monaco” and the twelve stars of Europe. According to the European Central Bank (ECB) there are currently two series of Monaco coins in circulation.
Monaco euro coin designs
- €2 coin, HSH Prince Rainier III designed by Pierre Rodier
- €1 coin, a double portrait of HSH Prince Rainier III and HSH Hereditary Prince Albert designed by Henri Thiebaud
- 10, 20 and 50-cent coins, the Prince’s seal designed by Robert B. Baron
- 1, 2 and 5-cent coins, the coat of arms of the Sovereign Princes of Monaco designed by Robert Cochet
Monaco coin series
The first series depicts, on the €2 coin, HSH Prince Rainier III. A double portrait of HSH Prince Rainier III and HSH Hereditary Prince Albert appears on the €1 coin. The 10, 20 and 50-cent coins depict the Prince’s seal. The coat of arms of the Sovereign Princes of Monaco is shown on the 1, 2 and 5-cent coins.
The second series shows, on the €2 and €1 coins, a portrait of HSH Prince Albert II. HSH Prince Albert’s monogram is depicted on the 10, 20 and 50-cent coins. The coat of arms of the Sovereign Princes of Monaco is the main feature of the design on the 1, 2 and 5-cent coins.
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