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2 Francs - Rainier III Gold Piedfort
| Issuer | Monaco |
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| Year | 1982 |
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| Weight | 30.9 g |
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| Reverse description | Central device consisting of the interlaced crowned monogram of Prince Rainier III, formed by two intertwined 'R' ciphers with elaborate scrollwork, surmounted by a princely crown rendered in fine detail. The denomination 2 FRANCS is inscribed in large letters across the upper field, flanking the crown, while the date 1982 appears in the lower exergue between two small decorative leaf stops. The flat field surrounding the monogram displays subtle radiating lines. |
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| Mintage | 1982 - - 250 |
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Piéforts are a French minting tradition dating to at least the 13th century, originally produced as official weight references and presentation pieces for the issuing authority. Monaco's modern gold piéforts of this period were struck by the Paris Mint under the technical and administrative relationship that has governed Monegasque coinage since the 19th century — the Principality issues its own coins but relies entirely on French minting infrastructure.
The 1982 date places this within the final decade of Rainier III's reign, by which point Monaco's collector issues had become a significant revenue stream, with piéforts produced in strictly limited quantities for the philatelic and numismatic market rather than any circulation purpose.