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10 Francs - Rainier III Essai
| Issuer | Principality of Monaco |
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| Year | 1950 |
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| Value | 10 Francs |
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| Reverse description | The crowned shield of Monaco occupies the central field, displaying the Grimaldi arms of lozengy argent and gules beneath a princely crown, all within a beaded inner circle. The denomination 10 FRS is displayed prominently to either side of the shield in large characters. The motto DEO JUVANTE curves along the lower periphery, referencing the Monegasque state motto, with the word ESSAI appearing as a trial designation. |
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| Reverse lettering | 10 FRS ESSAI DEO JUVANTE (Translation: 10 FRS With God's help Trial) |
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Essai pieces from Monaco's 1950 series were struck in extremely limited numbers as pattern submissions and presentation pieces — never intended for general release. Rainier III had assumed the throne only in 1949 following the death of Louis II, and the new coinage program required official approval before full production could proceed. These aluminium-bronze essais exist in quantities typically counted in the dozens rather than thousands.