Coins of Monaco

Monaco
Europe

There are two series of coins in circulation.

The first series depicts, on the €2 coin, HSH Prince Rainier III. Edge lettering of the €2 coin: 2**, repeated six times, alternately upright and inverted. A double portrait of HSH Prince Rainier III and HSH Hereditary Prince Albert appears on the €1 coin. The 10, 20 and 50-cent coins depict the Prince’s seal. The coat of arms of the Sovereign Princes of Monaco is shown on the 1, 2 and 5-cent coins.

The second series shows, on the €2 and €1 coins, a portrait of HSH Prince Albert II. HSH Prince Albert’s monogram is depicted on the 10, 20 and 50-cent coins. The coat of arms of the Sovereign Princes of Monaco is the main feature of the design on the 1, 2 and 5-cent coins.


Source: http://www.ecb.int/