Commemorative coins of Monaco
Appearance
The commemorative coins of Monaco are minted by the Monagasque Treasury since the re-valuation of the French franc in 1960 and before the introduction of the euro in 2002.
Silver issues
[edit]10 Francs
[edit]- .900 silver / 25 grams / 38 mm.
- 1966 – 100th anniversary of accession, Charles III, Prince of Monaco
- 1966 – 10th anniversary of marriage, Rainier III, Prince of Monaco and Grace Kelly
- Note: the above coins were also issued in .900 fine gold with the same denomination.
50 Francs
[edit]- 1974 – 25th anniversary of accession, Rainier III, 1949–1974, profile in military uniform
- 1974 – 24th anniversary of reign, Rainier III, profile facing right (unofficial issue)
- Note: the above coins were also issued in .900 fine gold with the same denomination.
100 Francs
[edit]- 1982 – Heir apparent Albert II, Prince of Monaco
- 1989 – 40th anniversary of accession, Rainier III
- 1997 – 700th anniversary of Grimaldi dynasty, 1297–1997
- 1999 – 50th anniversary of accession, Rainier III
References
[edit]- 2009 source MAA - LBMRC