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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 Bertrand Baron
Obverse
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Depicts the Prince's Palace of Monaco, the inscription divided by the princely crown above, the engraver's name below, and the Grimaldi motto (Latin for "With God's help") on the bottom. PALAIS PRINCIER |
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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 |
20 Francs
KM# 165 Gadoury# MC161
Characteristics
Material | Tri-Metallic |
Outer ring | Copper Aluminum |
Inner ring | Cupronickel |
Center | Copper Aluminum |
Weight | 9 g |
Diameter | 26.8 mm |
Thickness | 0.3 mm |
Shape | round |
Alignment | Coin |
Mint |
Paris Mint (A)
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