2002 Coinage
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Golden 20 euro | |||
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| Designer: N/A | Mint: Monnaie de Paris | |||
| Value: €20 | Alloy: Au 900 (gold) | Quantity: 3,500 | Quality: Proof | |
| Issued: 2002 | Diameter: 21 mm (0.83 in) | Weight: 6.45 g (0.23 oz; 0.21 ozt) | Market price: €720-€1,150 | |
| This was the first euro commemorative coin issued by Monaco. On the obverse the effigy of ruling Prince Rainier III is depicted. On the reverse the Grimaldi's Coat of Arms is shown surrounded by the 12 stars representing the European Union and its face value of €20. | ||||
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