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  • 2 Euro Cent 2006-2020, KM# 189, Monaco, Albert II
  • 2 Euro Cent 2006-2020, KM# 189, Monaco, Albert II
Description

When Prince Albert II succeeded Prince Rainier III in 2005, the overall design was kept but the name and the year were moved within the circle to bring it in line with the new designs of the other coins that had changed significantly.

Obverse

The coat of arms of Monaco encircled by the country name and the twelve stars of Europe. Date below divides mint and mint master's marks.

The coat of arms of Monaco comprises a silver shield decorated with red diamonds surrounded by the Order of St. Charles (was instituted in 1858 by Prince Charles III) collar. It is placed on a red coat lined with ermine, topped by the Prince’s crown. Standing at each side of the shield are two bearded monks (Franciscans) brandishing raised swords. Below them is a banderole with the royal motto Deo Juvante (With God's Help, the motto of Lambert Grimaldi, who, in 1458, secured the loyalty of the population of Monaco, Menton and Roquebrune, after a plot.).

The monks supporting the shield in the coat of arms allude to the conquest of Monaco in 1297, when François Grimaldi entered the city with soldiers dressed as monks, with swords hidden under their cassocks.

• Mintmark of the Paris Mint (Monnaie de Paris in Pessac): Cornucopia (horn of plenty)
• Mint master's marks:
– 2004–2010: Hunting horn with a wave and a fish (Hubert Larivière)
– 2011–2020: Pentagon with letters AG, MP and YS (Yves Sampo)
• Engraver: Robert Cochet

MONACO
DEO JUVANTE
2006

Reverse

A globe, next to the facial value, shows Europe in relation to Africa and Asia.

Engraver: Luc Luycx

2 EURO
CENT
LL

Edge

2 Euro Cent

2nd type
KM# 189 Gadoury# MC185
Characteristics
Material Copper Plated Steel
Weight 3.06 g
Diameter 18.75 mm
Thickness 1.67 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Paris Mint (A)

Related coins

1st type

Copper Plated Steel, 3.06 g, ⌀ 18.75 mm