Monaco Started Using The Euro on January 1st 2002:
General Introduction:
On new year's day 2002, Monaco, like the other 11 members of the Eurozone, started using Euro notes and Euro coins for cash transactions. Within a few months, the old coins and banknotes in Lire were withdrawn. We have uncirculated sets from each of the twelve countries in stock now for immediate delivery.
Images and descriptions of Monaco coins are shown below.
Packaging & Presentation:
We have uncirculated official mint sets of coins from all 12 Euro zone countries in stock during 2002, plus the three minor states including Monaco. Our Monaco Euro sets are packaged in an attractive card within a 2-sided plastic case so that the coins can be viewed from both sides or removed if required. We have information about official issue mint or proof sets. All of the countries will issue uncirculated sets, but many will not issue proof sets.
Official Sets Only:
For the 12 main countries, we have arranged supplies of coins to reach us in January 2002, and can therefore offer both our own sets and the official mint sets. For the three minor states including Monaco, the situation is different. For Monaco we can currently offer both the official sets, and our own unofficial sets, as shown below.
2002 - Monaco Euro Coin Set:
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Description
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2 Euro:
The center of the coin depicts the right profile of H.S.H. The Sovereign Prince Rainier III. Around the perimeter of each coin the inscription MONACO is printed on the top, year and the hallmark on the bottom, and twelve stars divided between the right and left sides. Engraved on the edge of the coin is a series of two stars repeated six times positioned alternatively right side up and up side down.
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1 Euro:
The center of the coin depicts the right profiles of LL. AA. SS. The Sovereign Prince and The Hereditary Prince Albert. Around the perimeter of each coin the inscription MONACO is printed on the top, the year and the hallmark on the bottom, and twelve stars divided between the right and left sides.
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50 Euro Cents:
The center of the coin bears the Grimaldi seal. It is a seal of the founders of Monaco, Admiral Rainier Grimaldi and Charles Grimaldi, the first Seigneur of Monaco. This seal has appeared since 1950 on the coins of H.S.H. Sovereign Prince Rainier III. Around the perimeter of each coin the inscription MONACO is printed on the top, the year and hallmark on the bottom, and twelve stars divided between the right and left sides.
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20 Euro Cents:
The center of the coin bears the Grimaldi seal. It is a seal of the founders of Monaco, Admiral Rainier Grimaldi and Charles Grimaldi, the first Seigneur of Monaco. This seal has appeared since 1950 on the coins of H.S.H. Sovereign Prince Rainier III. Around the perimeter of each coin the inscription MONACO is printed on the top, the year and hallmark on the bottom, and twelve stars divided between the right and left sides.
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10 Euro Cents:
The center of the coin bears the Grimaldi seal. It is a seal of the founders of Monaco, Admiral Rainier Grimaldi and Charles Grimaldi, the first Seigneur of Monaco. This seal has appeared since 1950 on the coins of H.S.H. Sovereign Prince Rainier III. Around the perimeter of each coin the inscription MONACO is printed on the top, the year and hallmark on the bottom, and twelve stars divided between the right and left sides.
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5 Euro Cents:
The center of the coin bears the Grimaldi coat of arms. Around the perimeter of each coin the inscription MONACO is printed on the top, the year and the hallmark on the bottom, and twelve stars divided between the right and left sides
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2 Euro Cents:
The center of the coin bears the Grimaldi coat of arms. Around the perimeter of each coin the inscription MONACO is printed on the top, the year and the hallmark on the bottom, and twelve stars divided between the right and left sides
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1 Euro Cent:
The center of the coin bears the Grimaldi coat of arms. Around the perimeter of each coin the inscription MONACO is printed on the top, the year and the hallmark on the bottom, and twelve stars divided between the right and left sides
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Availability & Prices:
We have at last obtained supplies of the official Monaco mint sets. Availability and pricing as shown.
| Date |
Description |
Status |
Availability |
Price £ |
Price $ |
Price € |
| 2001 |
Unofficial Uncirculated |
N/A |
N/A |
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| 2001 |
Official Uncirculated |
Released |
Now |
£550 |
$775 |
€795 |
| 2001 |
Official Proof |
No* |
N/A |
£N/A |
$N/A |
€N/A |
| 2002 |
Unofficial Uncirculated |
Available |
Now |
£195 |
$275 |
€285 |
| 2002 |
Official Uncirculated |
Available |
Now |
£395 |
$555 |
€575 |
| 2002 |
Official Proof |
No* |
N/A |
£N/A |
$N/A |
€N/A |
Notes:
Availability* = Dates shown in this column are the most recent release dates advised to us by the mints or their distributors. If the date shown pre-dates the current date, this does not mean the item is in stock. Where items are in stock they are clearly marked as "In Stock", "Now" or both.
TBA = To Be Announced. To reserve future issues, please see our Euro Set Reservations page
No* = Will not be issued.
Postage & Packing, Per Shipment:
- UK: At buyer's risk £2 or
Fully Insured £5 (Usually by Royal Mail Special Delivery)
- USA: Airmail at buyer's risk $10 or
Fully Insured (Usually via Fedex or Datapost) $40
For further details, please see our Postage & Packing page.
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