2 Francs - Rainier III

€2,812.00
IssuerMonaco
Year1979-1982
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Francs (2 MCF)
CurrencyNouveau franc (1960-2001)
CompositionNickel
Weight7.5 g
Dimensions26.5 mm
Thickness1.72 mm
Shape and TechniqueScalloped ((with 55 notches))
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Georges Simon
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#157, Schön#36, Gad#MC151
Obverse descriptionPortrait of Rainier III. to the right
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringRAINIER·III·PRINCE·DE·MONACO G. SIMON
(Translation: Rainier III Prince of Monaco)
Reverse descriptionRainier III monogram
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering2 FRANCS 1979
EdgeScalloped, with 55 notches
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage1979  - - 162 000
1981  - - 275 000
1982  - 10.000 in FDC series - 446 000
Catalog ID5951576580
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