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Description
Rainier III (Rainier Louis Henri Maxence Bertrand Grimaldi; 1923–2005) ruled the Principality of Monaco for almost 56 years, making him one of the longest ruling monarchs in European history. Though internationally known for his marriage to the American actress Grace Kelly, he was also responsible for reforms to Monaco's constitution and for expanding the principality's economy beyond its traditional casino gambling base. Gambling accounts for only approximately three percent of the nation's annual revenue today; when Rainier ascended the throne in 1949, it accounted for more than 95 percent.
Engraver: Roger B. Baron
Obverse
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Depicts the seal of Prince Rainier III (an armored knight) right within the circle, with the engraver's name below. DEO JUVANTE |
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Reverse
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Depicts a value and Rainier III's monogram within the circle, surrounded by the country name above and date flanked by the mint (left) and privy (right) marks below. PRINCIPAUTÉ DE MONACO |
| Edge |
10 Francs
KM# 163 Gadoury# 160
Characteristics
| Material | Bi-Metallic |
| Ring | Aluminium Bronze |
| Center | Nickel |
| Weight | 6.5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 2.13 mm |
| Shape |
round
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| Alignment | Coin |
| Mint |
Paris Mint (A)
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