MONACO coins - catalog of coins of different countries: modern coins and banknotes of all countries of the world, samples, gold and silver coins, photos and description.
Monetary unit: Euro = 100 cents. Coins in circulation: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 cents; 1, 2 euros. Euros of other EU countries prevail in circulation, National EuroCoins of Monaco are sometimes found in circulation. Complete sets of premium quality Monaco euro coins are sold as souvenirs. There are currently two series of Monaco euro coins issued.
FIRST SERIES OF COINS:
1 cent Reverse: In the center of the Coin is the coat of arms of Monaco, the family coat of arms of the Grimaldi dynasty, which has ruled in Monaco for more than 7 centuries (in 1997, the dynasty celebrated its 700th anniversary). The coat of arms is a shield, divided in a diamond shape into scarlet and silver, framed by a chain of the Order of St. Charles, entwined with green oak leaves. The shield holders are monks armed with swords, reflecting the event in 1297, when Monaco was conquered by soldiers of Francis Grimaldi, dressed in monastic robes. The shield is crowned with a princely crown. The motto of the Grimaldi dynasty on the ribbon reads: "Deo Juvante" (With God's help). At the top of the Coin there is a semicircular inscription: MONACO, at the bottom - the year of issue, on both sides of the coat of arms - six stars of the European Union. Copper clad steel. The color is red. Diameter - 16.25 mm. Thickness - 1.67 mm. The weight - 2.30 g. Smooth edge. Designer - Robert Cochet. Minted by the French Mint. This type of Coin has been in circulation since 01.01. 2002, produced in 2001 - 2002, 2004 - 2005 The coin is not yet in the FMD funds.
2 cents Reverse: In the center of the coin is the coat of arms of Monaco, the family coat of arms of the Grimaldi dynasty. At the top of the Coin there is a semicircular inscription: MONACO, at the bottom - the year of issue, on both sides of the coat of arms - six stars of the European Union. Copper clad steel. The color is red. Diameter - 18.75 mm. Thickness - 1.67 mm. The weight - 3.06 g. The edge is smooth, with a groove around the circumference. Designer - Robert Cochet. Minted by the French Mint. This type of Coin has been in circulation since 01.01. 2002, produced in 2001 - 2002, 2004 - 2005 The coin is not yet in the FMD funds.
5 cents Reverse: In the center of the coin is the coat of arms of Monaco, the family coat of arms of the Grimaldi dynasty. At the top of the Coin there is a semicircular inscription: MONACO, at the bottom - the year of issue, on both sides of the coat of arms - six stars of the European Union. Copper clad steel. The color is red. Diameter - 21.25 mm. Thickness - 1.41 mm. The weight - 3.92 g. Smooth edge. Designer - Robert Cochet. Minted by the French Mint. This type of Coin has been in circulation since 01.01. 2002, produced in 2001 - 2002, 2004 - 2005 The coin is not yet in the FMD funds.
10 cents Reverse: In the center of the Coin - the seal of the Grimaldi dynasty - the image of the rider of Grimaldi. At the top of the Coin there is a semicircular inscription: MONACO, at the bottom - the year of issue, on both sides of the coat of arms - six stars of the European Union. Gold-colored copper-aluminum alloy (Cu89Al5Zn5Sn1), so-called. Scandinavian alloy (89% copper, 5% aluminum, 5% zinc, 1% tin). Diameter - 19.75 mm. Thickness - 1.93 mm. The weight - 4.10 g. Large ribbed edge. Designer - Roger Baron. Minted by the French Mint. This type of Coin has been in circulation since 01.01. 2002, produced in 2001 - 2004 The coin is not yet in the FMD funds.
20 cents Reverse: In the center of the Coin - the seal of the Grimaldi dynasty - the image of the rider of Grimaldi. At the top of the Coin there is a semicircular inscription: MONACO, at the bottom - the year of issue, on both sides of the coat of arms - six stars of the European Union. Gold-colored copper-aluminum alloy (Cu89Al5Zn5Sn1), so-called. Scandinavian alloy (89% copper, 5% aluminum, 5% zinc, 1% tin). Diameter - 22.25 mm. Thickness - 2.14 mm. The weight - 5.74 g. The edge is smooth, with seven notches. Designer - Roger Baron. Minted by the French Mint. This type of Coin has been in circulation since 01.01. 2002, produced in 2001 - 2004 The coin is not yet in the FMD funds.
50 cents Reverse: In the center of the Coin - the seal of the Grimaldi dynasty - the image of the rider of Grimaldi. At the top of the Coin there is a semicircular inscription: MONACO, at the bottom - the year of issue, on both sides of the coat of arms - six stars of the European Union. Gold-colored copper-aluminum alloy (Cu89Al5Zn5Sn1), so-called. Scandinavian alloy (89% copper, 5% aluminum, 5% zinc, 1% tin). Diameter - 24.25 mm. Thickness - 2.38 mm. The weight - 7.80 g. Ribbed edge. Designer - Roger Baron. Minted by the French Mint. This type of Coin has been in circulation since 01.01. 2002, produced in 2001 - 2004 The coin is not yet in the FMD funds.
1 евро Reverse: In the center of the Coin - the image of Prince Rainier III and Prince Albert. At the top of the Coin there is a semicircular inscription: MONACO, at the bottom - the year of issue, on both sides of the coat of arms - six stars of the European Union. Bimetal. Gold-colored outer ring, nickel-brass alloy (Cu75Zn20Ni5), white center insert - copper-nickel alloy (Cu93Ni7), clad on both sides with a more wear-resistant, also copper-nickel alloy (Cu75Ni25). Diameter - 23.25 mm. Thickness - 2.33 mm. The weight - 7.50 g. Sectoral corrugation edge. Designers - Nicholas Cozon and Henry Thibault. Minted by the French Mint. This type of Coin has been in circulation since 01.01. 2002, produced in 2001 - 2004 The coin is not yet in the FMD funds.
2 евро Reverse: Portrait of the Monarch of Monaco, His Serene Highness Prince Rainier III of the Grimaldi dynasty (31.05.1923/06.04.2005/12 - 9/1949/6), 2005th Prince of Monaco from May XNUMX, XNUMX to April XNUMX, XNUMX At the top of the Coin there is a semicircular inscription: MONACO, at the bottom - the year of issue, on both sides of the coat of arms - six stars of the European Union. 2002 Bimetal. White outer ring, copper-nickel alloy (Cu75Ni25), gold-colored center insert - copper-nickel alloy (Cu88Ni12), clad with a more corrosion-resistant and wear-resistant brass alloy (Cu75Zn20Ni5). Diameter - 25.75 mm. Thickness - 2.20 mm. The weight - 8.50 g. Edge: the image of stars. Circulation: 456 000. Designers - Nicholas Cozon and Pierre Javaudin. Minted by the French Mint. This type of Coin has been in circulation since 01.01. 2002, produced in 2001 - 2004
SECOND SERIES OF COINS:
1 cent Reverse: In the center of the Coin is the coat of arms of Monaco, the family coat of arms of the Grimaldi dynasty, which has ruled in Monaco for more than 7 centuries (in 1997, the dynasty celebrated its 700th anniversary). The coat of arms is a shield, divided in a diamond shape into scarlet and silver, framed with a chain of the Order of St. Charles, entwined with green oak leaves. The shield holders are monks armed with swords, reflecting the event in 1297, when Monaco was conquered by soldiers of Francis Grimaldi, dressed in monastic robes. The shield is crowned with a princely crown. The motto of the Grimaldi dynasty on the ribbon reads: "Deo Juvante" (With God's help). Above the coat of arms there is an inscription in a semicircle: MONACO, under the coat of arms - the year of issue, along the edge of the Coin - 12 stars of the European Union. Copper clad steel. The color is red. Diameter - 16.25 mm. Thickness - 1.67 mm. The weight - 2.30 g. Smooth edge. Designer - Robert Cochet. Minted by the French Mint. This type of Coin in circulation since December 2006, issued in 2006, 2009, 2014 The coin is not yet in the FMD funds.
2 cents Reverse: In the center of the coin is the coat of arms of Monaco, the family coat of arms of the Grimaldi dynasty. Above the coat of arms there is an inscription in a semicircle: MONACO, under the coat of arms - the year of issue, along the edge of the Coin - 12 stars of the European Union. Copper clad steel. The color is red. Diameter - 18.75 mm. Thickness - 1.67 mm. The weight - 3.06 g. The edge is smooth, with a groove around the circumference. Designer - Robert Cochet. Minted by the French Mint. This type of Coin in circulation since December 2006, issued in 2006, 2009, 2014 The coin is not yet in the FMD funds.
5 cents Reverse: In the center of the coin is the coat of arms of Monaco, the family coat of arms of the Grimaldi dynasty. Above the coat of arms there is an inscription in a semicircle: MONACO, under the coat of arms - the year of issue, along the edge of the Coin - 12 stars of the European Union. Copper clad steel. The color is red. Diameter - 21.25 mm. Thickness - 1.67 mm. The weight - 3.92 g. Smooth edge. Designer - Robert Cochet. Minted by the French Mint. This type of Coin in circulation since December 2006, issued in 2006, 2009, 2014 The coin is not yet in the FMD funds.
10 cents Reverse: In the center of the Coin is the monogram of His Serene Highness the Reigning Prince of Monaco Albert II (born 14.03.1958/13/6), the 2005th Prince of Monaco since April 12, XNUMX Above the monogram there is a semicircular inscription: MONACO, under the monogram - the year of issue, along the edge of the Coin - XNUMX stars The European Union. Gold-colored copper-aluminum alloy (Cu89Al5Zn5Sn1), so-called. Scandinavian alloy (89% copper, 5% aluminum, 5% zinc, 1% tin). Diameter - 19.75 mm. Thickness - 1.93 mm. The weight - 4.10 g. Large ribbed edge. Minted by the French Mint. This type of Coin in circulation since December 2006, issued in 2006, 2009, 2014 The coin is not yet in the FMD funds.
20 cents Reverse: In the center of the Coin is the monogram of His Serene Highness the Reigning Prince of Monaco Albert II (born 14.03.1958/13/6), the 2005th Prince of Monaco since April 12, XNUMX Above the monogram there is a semicircular inscription: MONACO, under the monogram - the year of issue, along the edge of the Coin - XNUMX stars The European Union. Gold-colored copper-aluminum alloy (Cu89Al5Zn5Sn1), so-called. Scandinavian alloy (89% copper, 5% aluminum, 5% zinc, 1% tin). Diameter - 22.25 mm. Thickness - 2.14 mm. The weight - 5.74 g. The edge is smooth, with seven notches. Minted by the French Mint. This type of Coin in circulation since December 2006, issued in 2006, 2009, 2014 The coin is not yet in the FMD funds.
50 cents Reverse: In the center of the Coin is the monogram of His Serene Highness the Reigning Prince of Monaco Albert II (born 14.03.1958/13/6), the 2005th Prince of Monaco since April 12, XNUMX Above the monogram there is a semicircular inscription: MONACO, under the monogram - the year of issue, along the edge of the Coin - XNUMX stars The European Union. Gold-colored copper-aluminum alloy (Cu89Al5Zn5Sn1), so-called. Scandinavian alloy (89% copper, 5% aluminum, 5% zinc, 1% tin). Diameter - 24.25 mm. Thickness - 2.38 mm. The weight - 7.80 g. Ribbed edge. Minted by the French Mint. This type of Coin in circulation since December 2006, issued in 2006, 2009, 2014 The coin is not yet in the FMD funds.
1 евро Reverse: In the center of the Coin there is a portrait of the Monarch of Monaco, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II (born March 14.03.1958, 13), 6th Prince of Monaco since April 2005, 12 Above the portrait there is an inscription in a semicircle: MONACO, under the portrait - the year of issue, along the edge of the Coin - XNUMX stars of the European Union ... Bimetal. Gold-colored outer ring, nickel-brass alloy (Cu75Zn20Ni5), white center insert - copper-nickel alloy (Cu93Ni7), clad on both sides with a more wear-resistant, also copper-nickel alloy (Cu75Ni25). Diameter - 23.25 mm. Thickness - 2.33 mm. The weight - 7.50 g. Sectoral corrugation edge. Minted by the French Mint. This type of Coin in circulation since December 2006, issued in 2006, 2007, 2009, 2014
2 евро Reverse: In the center of the Coin there is a portrait of the Monarch of Monaco, His Serene Highness Prince Albert II (born March 14.03.1958, 13), 6th Prince of Monaco since April 2005, 12 Above the portrait there is an inscription in a semicircle: MONACO, under the portrait - the year of issue, along the edge of the Coin - XNUMX stars of the European Union ... 2009, Bimetal. White outer ring, copper-nickel alloy (Cu75Ni25), gold-colored center insert - copper-nickel alloy (Cu88Ni12), clad with a more corrosion-resistant and wear-resistant brass alloy (Cu75Zn20Ni5). Diameter - 25.75 mm. Thickness - 2.20 mm. The weight - 8.50 g. Edge: the image of stars. This type of Coin in circulation since December 2006, issued in 2006, 2009, 2010, 2014
