2 Euros - Albert II Foundation of Monte Carlo

€87,722.00
IssuerMonaco
Year2016
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value2 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2002-date)
CompositionBimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring
Weight8.5 g
Dimensions25.75 mm
Thickness2.2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Luc Luycx
In circulation to
Reference(s) Gad#MC209, KM#205
Obverse descriptionThe design shows CHARLES III within the background MONTE CARLO. At the top is the name of the issuing country ‘MONACO’ flanked by the mint mark and the mint master mark. At the bottom, in semi-circle from left to right is the inscription ‘1866 CHARLES III FONDE MONTE CARLO 2016’. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMONACO 1866 CHARLES III FONDE MONTE CARLO 2016
(Translation: MONACO 1866 Charles III Foundation of Monte Carlo 2016)
Reverse descriptionA map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering2 EURO LL
EdgeReeded with inscription
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage2016  - Proof - 15 000
Catalog ID6411089640
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