Euro (2001-?) Coins
Monaco's adoption of the euro in 2001 marked an important milestone in the principality's numismatic history. Despite not being a member of the European Union, Monaco secured a special agreement to mint and issue its own euro coins, thus maintaining its monetary sovereignty while integrating into the euro zone.
Characteristics of Monaco's euro coins
Monaco's euro coins feature unique designs on their national side, reflecting the principality's rich history and culture. The initial series, issued in 2002, featured the profile of Prince Rainier III on the €1 and €2 coins, while the smaller denominations featured the coat of arms of the Grimaldi family. Following Prince Albert II's ascension to the throne in 2005, a new series featuring his effigy was introduced. Monegasque coins are highly prized among collectors due to their low mintage, with annual production limited to 1/500 of the total euro zone issue, making them some of the scarcest and most valuable euro coins.
Commemorative issues and their impact
Monaco has taken advantage of its right to issue commemorative €2 coins to celebrate significant events and historical figures in the principality. These special issues, which began in 2007 with a coin dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the death of Princess Grace, have gained great popularity among collectors and numismatists. The limited quantity of coins minted, generally no more than 20,000 pieces per issue, has contributed to some of these pieces reaching very high values on the secondary market. In addition to their numismatic value, these commemorative coins serve as cultural ambassadors for Monaco, promoting the principality's history and traditions throughout the euro zone and beyond.
The most valuable and popular coins
The most valuable Euro (2001-?) coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Ancient coins of Monaco
To facilitate their classification, we have decided to organise the coins according to their historical period, you can consult the coins by historical numismatic categories of Monaco.
Ancient franc 1837-1960 New franc 1960-2002 Euro 2001-?Coin Catalog
1 euro cent
2 euro cent
5 euro cent
10 euro cent
20 euro cent
50 euro cent
1 euro
2 euro
20 euro (Prince Rainier III)
5 euro (1700th Anniversary of St. Devotee's Death)
10 euro cent
20 euro cent
50 euro cent
1 euro
2 euro
2 euro (Grace Kelly)
10 euro (Death of Rainier III)
1 euro cent
2 euro cent
5 euro cent
10 euro cent
20 euro cent
50 euro cent
1 euro
2 euro
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