20 Centimes - Rainier III

€1.00
IssuerMonaco
Year1962-1995
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value20 Centimes (0.20 MCF)
CurrencyNouveau franc (1960-2001)
CompositionCopper-aluminium
Weight4 g
Dimensions23.5 mm
Thickness1.3 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Georges Simon
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#143, Gad#MC147
Obverse descriptionPortrait of Rainier III facing right
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringRAINIER III PRINCE DE MONACO SIMON 1962
(Translation: Rainier III Prince of Monaco)
Reverse descriptionShield of Arms of Grimaldi supported by a monk soldier; with a crown above the shield.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringDEO JUVANTE 20 CENTIMES
(Translation: With God`s Help 20 Centimes)
EdgeSmooth
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage1962  - - 750 000
1974  - 7.000 in FDC series - 97 500
1975  - 7.500 in FDC series - 97 500
1976  - 6.000 in FDC series - 97 500
1977  - - 97 500
1978  - - 249 000
1979  - - 249 000
1982  - 10.000 in FDC series - 100 000
1995  - In sets only - 30 000
Catalog ID2722154530
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