2012 Coinage
| Prince Albert II (silver) | ||||
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| Designer: N/A | Mint: Monnaie de Paris | |||
| Value: €10 | Alloy: Ag 900 (silver) | Quantity: 6,500 | Quality: Proof | |
| Issued: 2012 | Diameter: 37 mm (1.46 in) | Weight: 25 g (0.88 oz; 0.80 ozt) | Issue value: €110 Market price: €110-€125 |
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| Designer: N/A | Mint: Monnaie de Paris | |||
| On the obverse, the profile portrait of Honore II, Prince of Monaco above the portrait is the text "1612 - HONORE II PRINCE DE MONACO - 2012". On the reverse the Crowned crest of Monaco with the motto "DEO JUVANTE" The denomination of €10 is seen to the left of the crest. The text "PRINCIPAUTE DE MONACO" is placed along the top rim above the crest.
The silver collector's coin was issued on the 1st December to mark the 400th anniversary of the first use of the title "Sovereign Prince" by Honore II, Lord of Monaco who reigned from 1604 until 1662. |
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