2 eurocent Principality of Monaco
1st type: Prince Rainier, years 2001-2005
On the Obverse we find the coat of arms of the Principality of Monaco in the centre, while on the outside part are placed at the top the inscription "MONACO", at the bottom the minting year enclosed between the mintmark and the mintmaster's mark, to the right and to the left the 12 five-pointed stars, symbol of the European Union (six on each side). The coin's Reverse is the common side of Euro coins, with the face value "2 EURO CENT" and the image of Europe's place in the world. Six diagonal lines with a star at each end are placed behind the globe.
Edge: smooth with a groove in the middle.
Diameter: 18,75 mm
Thickness: 1,67 mm
Weight: 3,06 g
Composition: Copper plated steel.
| Date | Rarity | Circulation coins | Uncirculated | Proof | Total mintage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | R | 373.400 | 20.000 | 3.500 | 396.900 |
| 2002 | R | 40.000 | 40.000 | ||
| 2004 | R | 14.999 | 14.999 | ||
| 2005 | R | 35.000 | 35.000 |
2nd/3rd type: Prince Albert, years 2006-
On the Obverse, we find in the centre the coat of arms of the Principality of Monaco, with the inscription "MONACO" above and the minting year below, enclosed between the mintmark and the mintmaster's mark, on the outside part are placed 12 five-pointed stars, representing the European Union. The coin's Reverse is the common side of Euro coins, with the face value "2 EURO CENT" and the image of Europe's place in the world. Six diagonal lines with a star at each end are placed behind the globe.
Edge: smooth with a groove in the middle.
Diameter: 18,75 mm
Thickness: 1,67 mm
Weight: 3,06 g
Composition: Copper plated steel.
| Date | Rarity | Circulation coins | Uncirculated | Proof | Total mintage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | R | 11.260 | 11.260 | ||
| 2009 | R | 8.000 | 8.000 | ||
| 2011 | R | 7.000 | 7.000 | ||
| 2013 | R | 10.000 | 10.000 | ||
| 2014 | R | 8.000 | 8.000 | ||
| 2017 | R | 8.000 | 8.000 | ||
| 2020 | R | 7.000 | 7.000 |