2 Euros - Albert II Foundation of Monte Carlo

Issuer Monaco
Year 2016
Type Non-circulating coin
Value 2 Euros
Currency Euro (2002-date)
Composition Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring
Weight 8.5 g
Diameter 25.75 mm
Thickness 2.2 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s) Luc Luycx
In circulation to
Reference(s) Gad#MC209, KM#205
Obverse description The 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 script Latin
Obverse lettering MONACO 1866 CHARLES III FONDE MONTE CARLO 2016
(Translation: MONACO 1866 Charles III Foundation of Monte Carlo 2016)
Reverse description A map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering 2 EURO LL
Edge Reeded with inscription
Mint Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage 2016 - Proof - 15 000
Numisquare ID 6411089640
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